Dermatitis from rove beetles with skin ulceration
May 29, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Skin ulcers caused by rove beetle dermatitis may result from contact with the beetle's venom and can generally be relieved through medication. Patients are advised to choose appropriate medications under a doctor's guidance, such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride capsules, and chlorpheniramine maleate tablets. In daily life, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene and avoid scratching the affected area.
Skin ulceration caused by rove beetle dermatitis may result from contact with the venom of rove beetles and can generally be alleviated through medication. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Rove beetle dermatitis is an acute inflammatory reaction, usually triggered when the skin comes into contact with the venom inside the beetle. The venom contains strong acidity, which may disrupt the skin's acid-base balance and induce localized or systemic allergic and inflammatory reactions, leading to skin ulceration. This condition may also be accompanied by discomfort such as redness, swelling, and itching. For this reason, patients are advised to use appropriate medications under a doctor’s guidance. Commonly used oral medications include loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride capsules, and chlorpheniramine maleate tablets. Additionally, topical treatments such as fluocinolone acetonide vitamin B6 cream, erythromycin ointment, and compound ketoconazole cream can help relieve symptoms and typically provide antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
Furthermore, it is important in daily life to maintain good personal hygiene, avoid scratching affected areas, and keep the skin clean and dry. Diet should be mild, avoiding spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
