Description

Some individuals may develop allergic reactions to particular species of caterpillars and moths. Symptoms of the gypsy moth rash include mild to moderate stinging or pain accompanied by welts, vesicles (small, fluid-filled sacs), raised red bumps, and patches of red, scaly skin. The silkworm moth has cross?reactivity with other species of moths and butterflies

Pre-Information

No specific preparation required but clinical history format is mandatory.