"Sign of the kiss" in dermatitis caused by vesicant beetles ("potós" or Paederus sp.)
An. bras. dermatol
; An. bras. dermatol;89(6): 996-997, Nov-Dec/2014. graf
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ABSTRACT
The cosmopolitan beetles of the Paederus genus (potós) cause a severe dermatitis when the insect is crushed against the skin of exposed areas (the cervical region is the most affected). Toxins (pederin and others) from the hemolymph of the insect cause plaques and/or bizarre, linear lesions with erythema, edema, blisters, pustules, crusts and exulcerations. There may be a burning sensation and severe conjunctivitis. Lesions disappear after 10 days and may leave hyperchromic macules. Treatment is made with topical corticosteroids and intensive washing.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
LILACS
Main subject:
Arthropod Venoms
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Coleoptera
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Dermatitis, Irritant
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Animals, Poisonous
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
ABD: Anais brasileiros de dermatologia
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An Bras Dermatol
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An. bras. dermatol
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An. bras. dermatol. (Online)
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Anais brasileiros de dermatologia (Impresso)
Journal subject:
DERMATOLOGIA
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Country of publication:
Brazil