What's Eating You? Carpet Beetles (Dermestidae).
| Autor: | Johnson, Amy G., Rohr, Bethany R. |
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| Zdroj: | Cutis; Mar2024, Vol. 113 Issue 3, pE6-E9, 4p |
| Abstrakt: | The article focuses on Dermestidae beetles, which, although not biting humans, can cause allergic reactions through skin contact with larval hairs, leading to symptoms such as urticarial papules. It highlights the allergenic properties of chitin found in these beetles, leading to various allergic manifestations, and it discusses the diagnostic and management strategies, including the role of allergy testing in confirming the diagnosis of dermestid-induced allergic contact dermatitis. |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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