Topical treatment of contact dermatitis by pine processionary caterpillar

Abstract

Skin contact dermatitis by pine processionary ( Thaumetopoea pityocampa ) is a public health problem of increasing significance. The authors present here the case of a 65-year-old man who was diagnosed with processionary caterpillar dermatitis. Patient was treated with topical potassium dobesilate 5% cream twice a day for 2 days. An improvement occurred soon after treatment. Copyright 2011 BMJ Publishing Group. All rights reserved.