| Millipede burn | |
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| The effects of a millipede burn on the foot | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Millipede burns are a cutaneous condition caused by certainmillipedes that secrete a toxic liquid that causes a brownish pigmentation and/or burns when it comes into contact with the skin.[1] Some millipedes producequinones in their defensive secretions, which have been reported to cause brown staining of the skin.[2]
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| Vertebrate | |
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