Grocer's itch
SpecialtyDermatology
Causescontact with mites such as Carpoglyphus passularum and Glycyphagus domesticus
Treatmentcorticosteroids or oral antihistamines, Antimicrobial therapy such as permethrin [1]

Grocer's itch is a cutaneous condition characterized by a pruritic dermatitis that occurs from coming into contact with mites such as Carpoglyphus passularum (a fruit mite) or Glycyphagus domesticus (a common house mite). Contact usually occurs when handling food with mites in it, such as figs, dates, prunes, grain, cheese, or other dried foods.[2]: 454 [3]

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References

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  1. ^ Barish, Robert A. (2022-01-11). "Mite Bites - Injuries; Poisoning". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  2. ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  3. ^ grocer's itch, in Mosby’s Medical, Nursing &Allied Health Dictionary, Fourth Edition, Mosby-YearBook, Inc., 1994, p. 695


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