The cases with paederus dermatitis from Denizli region

Abstract

Background and Objective: Paederus dermatitis is a self-limited skin disorder characterized with lineer and vesicular, bullous and/or pustular lesions on erythematous bases caused by Paederus species belonging to Staphlinidae (Coleoptera) family. The lesions which are seen in warm and moist climates especially in summer months occur within 24 hours after the crushing of the beetle over the skin and heal with slight hyperpigmentation within 7-8 days. In our study we aimed to evaluate the history and clinical features of cases with Paederus dermatitis. Materials and Methods: Sixteen patients (9 female, 7 male, mean age: 31.75 ± 15.72) were diagnosed as Paederus dermatitis on history and clinical findings. Detailed history and clinical features of the patients were recorded. Results: Most of the patients live in central part of Denizli and have a history of spending time in a garden or on a balcony. Mostly painfull lesions were commonly located on the neck and V region of the neck, upper arm, shoulder and scapular regions with lineer or nummular pattern. Conclusion: The cases from Çukurova and Aydin region have been reported previously. In this report, we stress that Paederus dermatitis may be a common dermatosis in other regions with similar climates in Turkey and should be considered in differential diagnosis of phytophotodermatitis, impetigo, herpes zoster, etc.