Hypericism L56.8

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 09.12.2025

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Synonym(s)

Hartheuk Disease

Definition
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Phototoxic eczema in animals (cattle, horses, sheep) caused by the light-sensitizing substances found in hay, see also hypericin.

see also fagopyrism.

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Incoming links (4)

Fagopyrism; Hartheuk disease; Hypericin; St. John's wort;

Outgoing links (3)

Fagopyrism; Hypericin; Phototoxic dermatitis;

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Last updated on: 09.12.2025

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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