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Shiitake, Hua Gu · 2024 · Case Reports

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Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis: The first case reported in Nepal.

Lentinula edodes

Immune supportGut & microbiome
SpeciesShiitake, Hua Gu
JournalClinical case reports
Year2024

Key points

  • Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis is a rare but important condition to consider in patients presenting with pruritic skin lesions following mushroom ingestion, especially in regions where such cases are uncommon
  • Early recognition and appropriate management with oral and topical steroids are crucial for effective symptom resolution and preventing complications
  • Clinicians should be aware of the characteristic rash and the temporal relationship between mushroom consumption and rash onset
  • Educating patients about the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms is essential to prevent recurrence

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Citation abstract

Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis is a rare but important condition to consider in patients presenting with pruritic skin lesions following mushroom ingestion, especially in regions where such cases are uncommon. Early recognition and appropriate management with oral and topical steroids are crucial for effective symptom resolution and preventing complications. Clinicians should be aware of the characteristic rash and the temporal relationship between mushroom consumption and rash onset. Educating patients about the risks associated with consuming raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms is essential to prevent recurrence.

Citation

Shrestha E, Basukala MS, Mishra A, Pradhan N, Sharma A, Tamang A (2024). Shiitake mushroom-induced flagellate dermatitis: The first case reported in Nepal. Clinical case reports https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9228 PMID: 39077726

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