Abstract

Paederus dermatitis is acute irritant contact dermatitis from crushed beetles releasing paederin. It affects exposed skin with erythema, vesicles, linear streaks, burning, itching, or pain.
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Paederus dermatitis is acute irritant contact dermatitis from crushed beetles releasing paederin. It affects exposed skin with erythema, vesicles, linear streaks, burning, itching, or pain.