Lepidopterism is an irritant contact dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillarormoth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa.[1][2] When referring to the cause, moth dermatitis and caterpillar dermatitis are commonly used; Caripito itch (known as papillonite in French)[3][4] is an older name referring to the moth dermatitis caused by some Hylesia species.[5]
| Lepidopterism | |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
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