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Can A Raw Skin Lesion Be Related To Alcohol Abuse?

Posted on Thu, 9 Feb 2017

Question: Q: My 35 year old stepson has undiagnosed skin lesion(s). His shoulder was raw and there were things like tiny elbow macaroni imbedded in the raw flesh (not moving). Your thoughts? Any possible relationship to gout/alcohol abuse? He doesn't remember what happened, admits he had passed out.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of myiasis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

It could have been Myiasis.
Do you have an Image?If yes, kindly upload it in "Reports Section"

Not directly related to alcohol abuse but those who have lower immunity may be more prone to the infection.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Please provide info on Mylasis. (No image available)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding myiasis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Wound myiasis is an infestation and occurs when fly larvae (within the arthropod order Diptera) infest open wounds. The larvae feed on to the host's tissue. Predisposing factors include poor hygiene, advanced or very young age, psychiatric illness, alcoholism, diabetes and physical disabilities.
Treatment of myiasis involves occlusion and manual removal of larvae. Mineral oil is commonly used for occlusion which either kills the larvae or causes them to be easily removed.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D