Abstract:A 59-year-old atopic man referred to for the onset of a diffused itching
papular-purpuric eruption involving his trunk and legs but without systemic
symptoms. History revealed that he started feeling itching after spending few
hours in his basement. Direct examination of the environmental dust
(www.edpa.it) showed high level of infestation of Solenopsis
fugax, a small Myrmicinae ant. The skin eruption
completely healed without scarring in 2 weeks. Specific disinfestation measures
were performed and the patient… Show more
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