- berlock dermatitis
- ber·lock dermatitis 'bər-.läk- n a brownish discoloration of the skin that develops on exposure to sunlight after the use of perfume containing certain essential oils
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berloque dermatitis (ber-lokґ) [Fr. berloque, Ger. Berlocke pendant] photodermatitis on areas of the skin to which certain types of cologne, perfume, or other toilet articles have been applied; the original causative substance was bergamot oil in the toilet articles, but other substances can cause the same condition. Lesions are brown pigmented patches, often shaped like pendants. Called also perfume d.
Medical dictionary. 2011.