Dermatitis

Introduction to wheat dermatitis This disease is also known as wheat dermatitis. It is called wheat mash or wheat bacillus. It is a common skin disease during wheat harvest. It is a symptom of local itching after contact with wheat. It occurs in the contact area on the same day or a few days. Needle tip to miliary size red papules or erythema, often accompanied by sputum scratches, consciously itching. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 3.8% Susceptible people: no special people Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: nausea and vomiting

Causes of dermatitis in wheat

(1) Causes of the disease

It has not been determined, most of them are believed to be caused by the stimulation of wheat, but there are also those who believe that allergic reactions caused by Fusarium occur in the wheat harvesters.

(two) pathogenesis

It is thought to be an allergic reaction caused by Fusarium.

Wheat dermatitis prevention

Try to avoid stimulating the wheat. When you are collecting wheat, you can wear long-sleeved pants, tighten the cuffs and cuffs, and clean the skin after work (avoid soap).

Wheat dermatitis complications Complications, nausea and vomiting

The disease usually causes itching of the skin, but in addition to itching pain, a small number of patients may have systemic symptoms such as aversion to cold, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Improper scratching or handling, infection or irritant can not be removed in time, causing the disease to be delayed into chronic dermatitis. If other purulent bacterial infections are combined, the suppurative infection of the wound can be complicated, and the purulent secretion can be seen to flow out.

Symptoms of dermatitis in the skin Common symptoms Itching eczema and herpes herpes

After contact with wheat ears, the skin is partially itchy. On the same day or the next day, a few scattered needle tips are formed at the contact site to the miliary size red papules or erythema, often accompanied by sputum scratches, conscious pruritus, and severe herpes can occur. Blisters, as well as smashed surfaces due to scratching, are numerous and dense. A small number of patients may develop urticaria or eczema-like dermatitis. The location of the disease varies depending on the mode of labor. It is mainly found in contact with wheat ears and wheat stalks, and a small number of patients. It can also be generalized, and it usually disappears 4 to 6 days after stopping contact.

According to the symptoms of local itching after touching the wheat ear, a few scattered needle tips at the contact site on the same day or the next day to the miliary size red papules or erythema, often accompanied by sputum scratches, consciously itching. In severe cases, there may be herpes and vesicles, as well as erosive surfaces due to scratching. The number is more dense and a few patients may have urticaria or eczema-like dermatitis.

Wheat dermatitis examination

Clinical skin examination: a small number of scattered needle tips to miliary size red papules or erythema, often accompanied by sputum scratches, consciously itching. In severe cases, there may be herpes and vesicles, as well as erosive surfaces due to scratching. The number is more dense and a few patients may have urticaria or eczema-like dermatitis.

Laboratory tests: blood routine, allergen testing, ESR, C-reactive protein, histopathological examination.

Diagnosis and differentiation of wheat dermatitis

The disease should be differentiated from contact dermatitis. The severity of the lesion is related to the strength of the sensitizer or stimulating substance, the length of the action, the size of the contact area, and the sensitivity of the body. The light part is only congested, and the boundary is clear reddish or bright red spots; in severe cases, there may be damage such as papules, blisters, bullous erosion and exudation; strong irritation may cause skin necrosis or ulceration; when the body is highly sensitive, Generalized the whole body. In addition to itching pain, a small number of patients may have systemic symptoms such as aversion to cold, fever, nausea, and vomiting. The disease is self-limiting, and after removing the cause, it can heal itself quickly. If the cause is not removed in time, causing the disease to prolong, it can be converted into chronic, similar to eczema-like dermatitis.

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