Millipede burns are a cutaneous condition caused by certain
millipede
Millipedes (originating from the Latin , "thousand", and , "foot") are a group of arthropods that are characterised by having two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments; they are known scientifically as the class Diplopoda, the name derive ...
s that secrete a toxic liquid that causes a brownish pigmentation and/or burns when it comes into contact with the skin.
Some millipedes produce
quinones
The quinones are a class of organic compounds that are formally "derived from aromatic compounds benzene.html" ;"title="uch as benzene">uch as benzene or naphthalene] by conversion of an even number of –CH= groups into –C(=O)– groups with ...
in their defensive secretions, which have been reported to cause brown staining of the skin.
See also
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Centipede bite
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this ...
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Parasitic infestations, stings, and bites of the skin
Arthropod attacks
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