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Tropical dermatology: Marine and aquatic dermatology
V Haddad cs 2009 J Am Acad Dermat 61:733-750
Dermatoses caused by marine organisms are frequently seen in dermatology
clinics world-wide.
Cutaneous injuries after exposure to marine environments include bacterial &
fungal infections & lesions caused by aquatic plants & protists.
Some of these diseases are well known by dermatologists (eg, Vibrio
vulnificus septicemia, erysipeloid), others are uncommon (eg, envenomation
caused by ingestion or contact with certain dino-flagellates or
cyano-bacteria, with rashes that can begin within minutes after exposure).
Many marine/aquatic invertebrates (eg, sponges, cnidarians, echinoderms,
crustaceans, mollusks) are associated with different kinds of dermatologic
lesions that can vary from irritant or allergic contact dermatitis to
physical trauma & envenomations.
These cutaneous lesions may result in mild local reactions, or can be
associated with severe systemic reactions.
Invertebrate animals (eg, cnidarians, sea urchins, worms) & aquatic
vertebrates (eg, venomous fishes & stingrays) are commonly associated with
skin lesions in many countries, where they can constitute occupational
dermatoses among fishermen & scuba divers, but they can also be observed
among persons who contact these animals in kitchens or beaches.
The presence of unusual lesions, a recent travel history &/or a report of
contact with an aquatic environment (incl.ownership of a marine or
freshwater aquarium) should alert the dermatologist to the etiology of the
cutaneous problems.
Tropical dermatology: Marine and aquatic dermatology
V Haddad cs 2009 J Am Acad Dermat 61:733-750
Dermatoses caused by marine organisms are frequently seen in dermatology
clinics world-wide.
Cutaneous injuries after exposure to marine environments include bacterial &
fungal infections & lesions caused by aquatic plants & protists.
Some of these diseases are well known by dermatologists (eg, Vibrio
vulnificus septicemia, erysipeloid), others are uncommon (eg, envenomation
caused by ingestion or contact with certain dino-flagellates or
cyano-bacteria, with rashes that can begin within minutes after exposure).
Many marine/aquatic invertebrates (eg, sponges, cnidarians, echinoderms,
crustaceans, mollusks) are associated with different kinds of dermatologic
lesions that can vary from irritant or allergic contact dermatitis to
physical trauma & envenomations.
These cutaneous lesions may result in mild local reactions, or can be
associated with severe systemic reactions.
Invertebrate animals (eg, cnidarians, sea urchins, worms) & aquatic
vertebrates (eg, venomous fishes & stingrays) are commonly associated with
skin lesions in many countries, where they can constitute occupational
dermatoses among fishermen & scuba divers, but they can also be observed
among persons who contact these animals in kitchens or beaches.
The presence of unusual lesions, a recent travel history &/or a report of
contact with an aquatic environment (incl.ownership of a marine or
freshwater aquarium) should alert the dermatologist to the etiology of the
cutaneous problems.
seawater is VERY healthy for your skin. I think that the benefits outweigh the risks.