Vesicant Dermatitis due to PaederusSp.: Short Communication

Abstract

We present a very illustrative case of dermatitis caused by Paederus sp affecting a 3 year old healthy boy in the countryside of Brazil. The appearing of painful bullous lesions with clear content in a linear arrangement occurred suddenly, and was later diagnosed to be caused by the beetle popularly known in Brazil as “Potó” which predominate in rural areas. Treatment was realized only with local hygiene with antiseptics and dressing in the eroded areas, in addition to oral acetaminophen. The patient evolved with complete cure of the lesions. We also present a brief review of vesicant dermatitis by Paederus sp.