| Caterpillars and moths: Part II. Dermatologic manifestations of encounters with Lepidoptera. | |
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PMID: 20082887 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Caterpillars and moths (order Lepidoptera) are uncommonly recognized causes of adverse cutaneous reactions, such as localized stings, papular dermatitis, and urticarial wheals. These reactions are typically mild and self-limited; however, in South America, the sting of Lonomia caterpillars can cause a potentially fatal hemorrhagic diathesis related to massive fibrinolysis. In addition, ocular inflammation and prominent arthralgias have been reported to be caused by caterpillar exposures. Therapies for mucocutaneous reactions to Lepidoptera are largely empiric, with the exception of antivenin against Lonomia obliqua envenomation. Part II of this two-part series on caterpillars and moths reviews the varied symptoms caused by Lepidopteran exposures, reviews the differential diagnosis, and discusses appropriate treatment algorithms. |
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Authors:
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Eric W Hossler |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 62 ISSN: 1097-6787 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-19 Completed Date: 2010-02-18 Revised Date: 2010-04-22 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 13-28; quiz 29-30 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania 17822, USA. ewhossler@geisinger.edu |
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Animals Butterflies* / growth & development Dermatitis, Contact / etiology*, therapy Humans Insect Bites and Stings / etiology*, therapy Moths* / growth & development Urticaria / etiology, therapy |
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J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Apr;62(4):666 |
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