Blister beetle dermatitis in a zosteriform distribution
Abstract
Blister beetle dermatitis is a unique dermatosis caused by a vesicating species of beetle. In Sri Lanka, this dermatosis is caused by insects of the genus Paederus. The reported cases so far had been localized lesions. Here we are reporting a case of blister beetle dermatitis seen in a zosteriform distribution.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljd.v10i1.256 | Journal eISSN: 1391-2771
Language: English
Page range: 47 - 48
Published on: Dec 1, 2006
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2006 J K K Seneviratne, A M S D Eriyagama, K L P D Seneviwickrama, published by Sri Lanka College of Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine
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