Mammino Jere J
Advanced Dermatology, Oviedo, Florida.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011 Nov;4(11):44-6.
Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar, irritant contact dermatitis characterized by a sudden onset of erythematobullous lesions on exposed areas of the body. The disease is provoked by an insect belonging to the genus Paederus. This beetle does not bite or sting, but accidental brushing against or crushing the beetle over the skin provokes the release of its coelomic fluid, which contains paederin, a potent vesicant agent. This article describes this dermatitis, which occurred in three healthcare personnel aboard a medical mission boat on the Amazon River. The epidemiology and pathogenesis of paederus dermatitis is reviewed as well its treatment and prevention.
隐翅虫皮炎是一种特殊的刺激性接触性皮炎，其特征为身体暴露部位突然出现红斑水疱性皮损。该病由隐翅虫属昆虫引发。这种甲虫不会叮咬或蜇人，但意外地在皮肤上擦过或压碎甲虫会促使其释放含有强力发泡剂——隐翅虫素的体腔液。本文描述了发生在一艘亚马逊河医疗任务船上的三名医护人员身上的这种皮炎。文中还对隐翅虫皮炎的流行病学、发病机制、治疗及预防进行了综述。
