An outbreak of Paederus dermatitis in a suburban hospital in South India: a report of 123 cases and review of literature.

Background: Paederus dermatitis is a peculiar irritant contact dermatitis caused when beetles of the genus Paederus (often called rove beetles) are crushed on the skin, releasing the vesicant pederin. The dermatitis is most frequently seen in regions with a hot, tropical climate.

Methods: We describe 123 patients who presented to our dermatology department at a suburban teaching hospital located in Tamilnadu, South India, known for its long, hot summers.

Papillon-lefevre Syndrome : Improvement of Skin Lesions After the Loss of Permanent Teeth.

A case of Papillon-Lefevre syndrome (PLS) showed improvement of skin lesions after the loss of permanent teeth which is an unusual feature. The case is being reported because of this feature.