Dermatitis in students in some dormitories: Due to contact with plants and insects

After more than a week of surveying and studying the causative agent of dermatitis for students at the two dormitories of VNU-HCM and 16-1, 16-1 afternoon teaching teachers, the survey team gave the final conclusion. about pathogens. Accordingly, this is contact dermatitis, a common location in the area exposed to light (face, neck, arms, legs, upper body). The disease is often itchy, or itchy and burning, less painful.

Doctor Hoang Van Minh said: ' This is a benign, non-communicable disease. At these two dormitories there are two main causes of contact dermatitis: plant (leaf, grass, pollen, ash from burning plants, especially bushes .) and insects (There are two groups of pathogenic insects: the group of injections, bites and groups caused by insect body fluids) '.

According to doctors, when exposed to dermatitis, patients should not wash soap or detergent directly on the wound; Avoid scratching and rubbing. Color solutions such as methylene blue or castellani should be applied. If a lot of itching can be applied corticosteroids and anti-allergy medication. To prevent disease, wear long clothes, do not expose outdoor clothes; avoid getting into the bush, playing on the lawn and using mosquito nets to attract insects .

Health professionals are looking to catch insects Rove Beetle (small photos)
(Photo: TTO)

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