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Reza Yaghoobi, Nader Pazyar, Younes Joonaki,
Volume 9, Issue 3 (10-2018)
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Introduction: Subcutaneous granuloma annulare is a rare subtype of granuloma annulare that take place almost completely in children. The etiology and pathogenesis of subcutaneous granuloma annulare are not completely understood. Precipitating factors such as physical trauma , insect bites, bacterial and viral infections and diabetes have been considered.
Case Report: A 3-year-old boy with right thumb lesion from three months ago as well as right forearm lesion refered to us. Cutaneous biopsy from right thumb lesion revealed degenerative collagen fiber (necrobiosis) with palisading histiocytes and lymphocytes with focal mucin deposition. These findings were compatible with subcutaneous granuloma annulare.
Conclusion: Subcutaneous granuloma annulare should be included in the differential diagnosis in a child with finger swelling and subcutaneous nodules.
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Leila Shirani Bidabadi, Zahra Nadalian,
Volume 10, Issue 4 (1-2020)
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Introduction: Egyptian cockroach is one of the species of cockroaches, which has a worldwide distribution, and can live in closed human environments. In this paper, we present the first reported patient with skin reactions and dermatitis to Egyptian cockroach in Iran.
Case Report: An 80-year-old man referred to the clinic with skin lesions on his right foot. The patient lived in an adobe house in Rafsanjan city, and he had not past history of skin lesions. He reported severe itching at the beginig,one day later redness and swelling appeared. Physical examination, revealed inflammation and bite signs. Lesions disappeared after two weeks of medical treatment.
Conclusion: In general, cockroaches can cause skin reactions after body contact, so public knowledge and awareness about the prevention and control of these cockroaches should be increased in the community.
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Faeghe Shiri,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (1-2021)
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Introduction: Fleas are small, blood-sucking insects that can transmit some pathogens to human and animals.
Case Report: This paper presents a 21-year-old woman with severe skin reactions in her right forearm. After initial examinations, the symptoms were recognized as skin reaction caused by the bite of some human blood-sucking insects. Finally, after 15 days of flea bites, the symptoms were treated with topical after bite cream and oral antihistamines. In order to prevent and control the infestation of this blood-sucking pest, public awareness should be increased specially in at risk populations.
Conclusion: Increasing awareness among physicians, about the symptoms of this health pest can help to accelerate treatment process.
Esmaeil Alizadeh, Mohammadamin Gorouhi, Leila Shirani Bidabadi, Abbas Aghaei Afshar, Mohadese Ordouni, Faezeh Rohani, Hanane Maleki Azaraki, Yasaman Shafiee,
Volume 13, Issue 4 (2-2023)
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Background: Tarantulas (Camel spiders) are order that belong to classes of arachnida and phylum of arthropoda. They can make a painful bite in human.
Case Report: This paper presents 34 and 40-year-old men with skin reactions in their left legs. After initial examinations, the symptoms were recognized as skin reaction caused by the bite of some nuisance insects. After one day, a lesion including 2 red dots appeared on the patient's leg. After a few hours, skin lesions were observed in both patient, and by washing with soap and water after 7 days, the symptoms completely disappeared and the bite improved.
Conclusion: Increasing awareness among physicians, about the symptoms of this nuisance insects can help to accelerate treatment process.
Mohsen Mohebbi Nodez, Abolfazl Ataei, Ismaeil Alizadeh,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (5-2024)
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Background and Aim: Spiders are one of the largest orders of arachnids, found worldwide on all continents except Antarctica. Many species of spiders live in close proximity to humans and generally inject poison into other animals, including humans, to protect themselves or to hunt.
Case Report: In this paper, a seven-year-old boy is presented who came to the hospital complaining of skin reactions in the eye, knee, and lower leg area. Skin lesions appeared on the boy's body after a few hours. After 24 hours, the skin lesions intensified, and inflammation and redness along with itching occurred on the boy's body. Finally, after 5 days, the skin lesions disappeared completely by washing with soap and water along with the use of Calamine lotion and the bite site improved.
Conclusion: Increasing awareness among physicians, about the symptoms of this nuisance insects can help to accelerate treatment process.
