Outbreak of Insect exposed Dermatitis in Yavatmal District.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Cotton related issues are the prime focus in the farmers’ suicide district of Yavatmal. Sudden outbreaks of skin related issues affects morbidity of the farmers. We came across such skin related outbreak in our Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, at Shri Vasantrao Naik Government Medical College, Yavatmal. Aims and Objectives: To study the demography, morphology, cause and treatment of sudden outbreak of insect exposed dermatitis. Methods: Total 437 patients, who complaining of itching after exposed to cotton, were included in the study. Detailed history regarding exposure to cotton, other family members or neighbours affected were taken. A detailed clinical examination, skin scrapping and biopsy of patients were done. Field surveys were done to assess the cause of dermatitis. Patients were managed with proper treatment and follow up done at regular interval. Results: Out of total patients, 247 were male and 190 were female. Age of the patients ranged from 5-55 years. The main presenting symptoms were itching to affected parts or whole body part, appearance of red spots, bumps or swelling. Clinical examination found that insect was the main cause of skin allergy. Patients were treated with oral antihistamines, topical steroid, calamine lotion and if required oral coticosteroids. Conclusions: Insect exposed dermattitis is not uncommon entity, but till date there are no literature found to report this entity as an epidemic in the farmer in the rural part of Maharashtra. Proper personal care, proper stoarage of cotton, mass education can to some extent prevent such types of epidemic in future.
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Dr. Amar Surjushe
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