Lepidopterism
| Lepidopterism | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Lepidopterism is an
mucosa.[1][2] When referring to the cause, moth dermatitis and caterpillar dermatitis are commonly used; Caripito itch (known as papillonite in French)[3][4] is an older name referring to the moth dermatitis caused by some Hylesia species.[5]
See also
- Lonomia
- Oak processionary which may cause airborne problems
- Millipede burn
- List of cutaneous conditions
References
- PMID 2191798.
- PMID 9932587.
- PMID 18478767.
- ^ Vassal, J.M.; Dominique Dauthuille; Jean-François Silvain (1986). "Hylesia metabus, agent de la papillonite en Guyane française" (PDF). Le littoral guyanais : fragilité de l'environnement. Ier congrès régional de la SEPANGUY; Xe colloque SEPANRIT. Cayenne: SEPANGUY. pp. 125–130.
- PMID 4078069.
Further reading
- Hossler EW (2009). "Caterpillars and moths". Dermatol Ther. 22 (4): 353–66. S2CID 31799282.
- Hossler EW (January 2010). "Caterpillars and moths: Part II. Dermatologic manifestations of encounters with Lepidoptera". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 62 (1): 13–28, quiz 29–30. PMID 20082887.
- Hossler EW (January 2010). "Caterpillars and moths: Part I. Dermatologic manifestations of encounters with Lepidoptera". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 62 (1): 1–10, quiz 11–2. PMID 20082886.
- Katzenellenbogen, I. (1955). "Caterpillar Dermatitis as an Occupational Disease". Dermatologica. 111 (2): 99–106. PMID 13277355.
- Werno, J.; Lesthelle, S.; Doerman, F.; Vincendeau, P. (2002). "Envenimations par les lépidoptères". Revue Française des Laboratoires. 2002 (342): 35. .
External links
- Caterpillar envenomation on eMedicine
- Stinging catepillars on entomology dept University of Kentucky