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Exogenous acral pigmentation induced by coleoptera: an underdiagnosed mimic of severe disease.
- Source :
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Dermatology online journal [Dermatol Online J] 2020 May 15; Vol. 26 (5). Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 15. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Acral purpura is generally a hallmark for severe internal disease. However, exogenous pigmentation related to contact with invertebrates, can induce acral purpura-like lesions. Data regarding the beetle's ability to cause skin hyperpigmentation or purpura-like lesions are scarce. We report a case of exogenous pigmentation caused by accidental contact with a darkling beetle, clinically simulating acral purpuric lesions. The history of recent drug inhalation and abnormal autoimmunity tests made this diagnosis difficult.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1087-2108
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dermatology online journal
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 32621713