Pediatric acral pigmentation related to a beetle contact

Or Kaplan; Gidon Test; Inbal Kestenbom; Oren Tavor

doi:10.1177/00494755241313073

Pediatric acral pigmentation related to a beetle contact

Or Kaplan^*, Gidon Test, Inbal Kestenbom, Oren Tavor

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Soroka Medical Center

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Abstract

We report a case of the appearance of dark pigmented skin on the plantar surface of the foot and toes in a young child, likely caused by the beetle Carabus impressus. Few such documented cases occur in the literature and none reported from our region. Identifying the cause is important to avoid unnecessary investigations and treatment, and to provide reassurance to patients.

Original language	English
Journal	Tropical Doctor
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755241313073
State	Accepted/In press - 2025
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

acral pigmentation
beetle
insect
Paediatric
rash

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