Mahogany discoloration of the skin due to the defensive secretion of a millipede

Pediatr Dermatol. 1991 Mar;8(1):25-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1991.tb00834.x.

Abstract

An 8-year-old boy developed a sudden mahogany discoloration of his skin after exposure to defensive secretions of a millipede. The mechanisms and the composition of the secretion and other clinical features are briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arthropod Venoms / adverse effects*
  • Arthropod Venoms / metabolism
  • Arthropods*
  • Child
  • Foot Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pigmentation Disorders / etiology*
  • Pigmentation Disorders / therapy
  • Quinones / adverse effects

Substances

  • Arthropod Venoms
  • Quinones