Synonym(s)
Butterfly itch; Lepidopterimsus
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Triggering of toxic contact eczema through direct contact with the stinging hairs of butterflies. The following butterflies or their caterpillars can be the cause in Europe: gold caterpillars, caterpillars of processionary spiders, bear spiders and spotted moths. S.a.u. Caripito itching, see caterpillar dermatitis below.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
For severe itching Lotio alba, if necessary with addition of polidocanol 2-5% R200.
Alternatively cooling 1% menthol spirit(menthol solution) or glucocorticoid-containing external preparations such as 0.1% triamcinolone cream R259 or 0.1% mometasone (e.g. Ecural fat cream). S.a.u. toxic contact eczema.
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Butterfly itch; Butterfly itch; Caripito itch; Caterpillar dermatitis; Lepidopterimsus; Polidocanol zinc oxide shaking mixture 3/5 or 10% (nrf 11.66.) [white/skin coloured].;Outgoing links (8)
Caripito itch; Caterpillar dermatitis; Contact dermatitis toxic; Menthol solution 1%; Polidocanol; Polidocanol zinc oxide shaking mixture 3/5 or 10% (nrf 11.66.) [white/skin coloured].; Pruritus; Triamcinolone acetonide cream hydrophilic 0,025/0,05/0,1% (nrf 11.38.);Disclaimer
Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer