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色素异常、湿疹、鳞屑、丘疹、大量皮肤脱屑
Pinta is a chronic skin infection by T. carateum, one of three nonvenereal treponematoses. Features: scaly papules, variable pigmentation, hyperkeratosis; endemic; starts in childhood. Not found in China; penicillin effective.
Pigment abnormality; eczema; scale; papule; extensive skin desquamation
Etiology: T. carateum resembles T. pallidum, 0.13-0.15 × 10-13 µm, motile, not stainable by aniline dyes, non-culturable, infects humans/chimpanzees. Pathogenesis: enters via skin breaks, multiplies locally, then spreads lymphohematogenously causing skin lesions/nodes.
Drug therapy, supportive therapy
Mass treatment in endemic areas; seek care for unexplained rash; avoid contact with broken skin lesions; children/adolescents are susceptible.
It is recommended to visit the Infectious Diseases department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.
Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.
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