Shiitake dermatitis, also known as flagellate erythema, is a dramatic-looking rash that can appear around 24 to 48 hours after raw or undercooked shiitake mushrooms are consumed, according to a ...

Shiitake mushrooms on a table. volff – stock.adobe.com Alarmed, the poor soul reported to the doctor, who diagnosed him with “shiitake dermatitis,” which occurs when someone eats raw or ...

Primary Source New England Journal of Medicine Source Reference: Janušonyte E, Pünchera J "Shiitake dermatitis" N Engl J Med 2023; DOI: 10.1056/NEJMicm2304409.

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are popular edible mushrooms that come from Asia, especially Japan and China. Known for their umami flavour and meaty texture, shiitake mushrooms are often used ...

A 72-year-old man presented with a 2-day history of an itchy, linear rash across his back. Two days before symptom onset, he had prepared and eaten a meal containing shiitake mushrooms. Eglė ...