Millipede burn
Medical condition
Millipede burn | |
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The effects of a millipede burn on the foot | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Millipede burns are a cutaneous condition caused by certain millipedes that secrete a toxic liquid that causes a brownish pigmentation and/or burns when it comes into contact with the skin.[1] Some millipedes produce quinones in their defensive secretions, which have been reported to cause brown staining of the skin.[2]
See also
- Centipede bite
- Skin lesion
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