Lepidopterism
Introduction __NOTOC__'''Lepidopterism''' is an irritant contact dermatitis caused by irritating caterpillar or moth hairs coming into contact with the skin or mucosa. When referring to the cause, '''moth dermatitis''' and '''caterpillar dermatitis''' are commonly used; '''Caripito itch''' (known as ''papillonite'' in French) is an older name referring to the moth dermatitis caused by some ''Hylesia'' species.
See also * Lonomia* Oak processionary which may cause airborne problems* Millipede burn* List of cutaneous conditions
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External links *  Caterpillar envenomation on eMedicine*  Stinging catepillars on entomology dept University of Kentucky