What is mulberry caterpillar dermatitis?

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Mulberry caterpillar dermatitis is a kind of skin inflammatory reaction caused by mulberry caterpillar toxic hair contacting human body. Mulberry caterpillar is the larva of mulberry moth, which has numerous poisonous hairs. The center of the poisonous hairs is a hollow tube with venom in it. After the poisonous hairs are separated, they float in the wind, and they can get sick after contacting human body. What is mulberry caterpillar dermatitis? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

What is mulberry caterpillar dermatitis?

After several hours (as short as more than 10 minutes, as long as 12 hours) when the toxic burr of mulberry caterpillars entered the skin, the local skin was itchy, and then there were bright red edematous erythema or macular papules or papules with mung bean to soybean size, and a dark red or black needle like dot could be seen in the center.

This is the penetration point of the poisonous hair. A few of them showed wind mass, and the severe ones diffused all over the body. Most of the rashes occurred in the neck, shoulder, upper chest, back, upper limb flexion and other exposed parts. If they were exposed to mulberry caterpillars for a long time, the rashes could be clustered together,

With varying degrees of itching or burning sensation, especially at night, after about a week, the rash gradually subsided. Toxic hair can cause conjunctivitis and keratitis if it invades the eyes. Invasion of the nasal cavity or inhalation, can cause bronchitis or asthma, occasionally low fever or other systemic symptoms.

matters needing attention

1. We can take some measures, such as removing the egg, spraying pesticide, trapping mulberry moth with black light. 2. Pay attention to personal protection when working under trees with mulberry caterpillars. 3. Don't dry clothes and quilts in places where there are many mulberry caterpillars.