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The Unforeseen Consequences of Making Margaritas in the Sun
Did you know that squeezing limes for Margaritas or shoving a wedge into your beer bottle can cause a serious skin reaction in the summer months? A stray squirt of lime juice on your arm can quickly turn to a blister when exposed to bright sun. Dr. Rajani Katta is a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1 min readDid you know that squeezing limes for Margaritas or shoving a wedge into your beer bottle can cause a serious skin reaction in the summer months? A stray squirt of lime juice on your arm can quickly turn to a blister when exposed to bright sun.
Dr. Rajani Katta is a professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine. She says that because lime juice is a popular ingredient in cocktails and beverages, some doctors have dubbed the reaction, "Margarita dermatitis."
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3 of 7Modernist Drinks, Geology and 'Terroir,' Margarita Dermatitis- 0:00Market Report
- 9:24Local Malts for Local Beers
- 18:31The Unforeseen Consequences of Making Margaritas in the SunYou’re reading this
- 24:06Modernist Mixology: How Bartenders Are Using Centrifuges to Perfect Your Cocktail
- 31:32A Geologist Rethinks 'Terroir'
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