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hallmark lesion of arthropod bite   Papular urticaria  
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Papular urticaria: increased risk of   secondary infxn  
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Papular urticaria usually due to:   flea, mosquito, bedbug  
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How often do black widow bites cause serious reactions?   25%  
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R-I-C-E for spider bites:   minimizes inflammation & slows enzyme activity  
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Scorpion sx   immediate sting, followed by paresthesia  
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Scorpion effects   systemic > local (neurotoxin)  
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Where on body is scabies seen?   Mites prefer areas where skin is thin. If <1 yo: head/scalp/neck  
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AKA crusted scabies (severe)   Norwegian scabies (seen in immunocompromised patients)  
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Scabies diagnosis is usually:   clinical (but also with mineral oil)  
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Uses stylostome for feeding   Chiggers  
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Chiggers: lesions   papules or hives (ankles, backs of knees, groin, axillae)  
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Tx chiggers   hot soapy water, antihistamine, topical steroid  
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Possible role in rosacea:   demodex mite  
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Tick bite: rxn   local, erythema; then induration, nodular; rare tick granuloma (Lyme: erythema migrans = bullseye)  
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Lyme dz: cutaneous lesions   lymphocytoma cutis (European); acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans; both bluish  
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Chevron shaped bite   centipede  
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Millipede bite:   they don’t bite; secrete oily substance, may burn or blister  
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This may be only sx of body lice   pruritus  
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Head lice: pts often have:   cervical adenopathy; scalp pruritus, excoriations  
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Head lice tx   1% permethrin; retreat in 1 wk  
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Pubic lice tx   5% permethrin or lindane  
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These cause more dz than any other arthropod   flies  
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Bedbug lesion: classic:   papular urticaria but may be vesicular, eczematous  
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Bedbug bites: arrangement   linear arrangement in clusters (painless bites)  
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Erucism =   caterpillar dermatitis  
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Lepidopterism:   systemic illness with urticaria and airway hypersensitivity  
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Moth / Butterfly exposure Tx:   oral antihistamines, topical ointments w/menthol or camphor, topical c’steroids, oral steroids for severe cases; Remove setae with adhesives  
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Flea bites: lesions:   erythematous macules and urticarial-like papules; Excoriations and secondary infection common  
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Fleas: Tx for sx   topical steroids, oral prednisone for severe urticarial reactions (triamcimolone), antibiotics for secondary infections; advise lesions will be around for a while  
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Bee/wasp sting reactions   large reactions can develop ~ 6-24 hrs after sting and peak at 48hrs  
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Diff btw delayed hypersensitivity rxns from stings & cellulitis   both are warm; sting: area of induration, not tender; poss slightly pruritic  
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Fire ant rxn   immediate pain followed by wheal & flare reaction (1 hr); sensitized pts may develop striking bullous reaction in an unusual ring shape  
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Fire ant tx   local cleansing, ice, oral antihistamine. Oral steroids for severe cases. Update tetanus if needed  
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Lesion appearance of brown recluse bite   pale gray sinking macule, slightly eroded in center; halo of tender inflammation/hemo  
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Scabies tx in pediatric patients   NO LINDANE (KWELL). Permethrin (Elimite) is drug of choice  
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Scabies adult tx   Permethrin ($ > lindane). lindane (some regional resistance). Alt: crotamiton 10% cream; sulfur cream; benzoyl benzoate  
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Bite w/ fever, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, bradycardia, HTN, tachyarrhythmias =   Black widow (neurotoxin)  
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Bite with local edema, erythema, central necrosis   Brown recluse  
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Intense pruritis especially at night. Burrow-like lesions at wrists, elbows, hands, webs of fingers. Due to:   Scabies  
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Black widow bite mgmt   Lactrodectus antivenin IM. Supportive airway & circulation. Benzos prn mx spasm; pain control.  
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