Travel-related skin conditions

Papules

1. insect bites- cluster or linear distribution
2. scabies- if sex active or backpacker
3. seabathers eruption- confined to skin covered by swim suit- jellyfish larvae trapped under cloth
4. cercarial dermatitis- skin exposed to freshwater schistosomes or coastal water clam diggers itch

Sub Q Swelling and Nodules

1. myasis- skin invaded by fly larvae- like boil but with central opening in which larvae may hide
2. tungiasis
3. loa loa
4. trypanosomiasis

Ulcers

1. pyoderma/ ecthyma- secondary staph cellulitits post bite
2. Leishmaniasis
3. mycobacterium marinum

Linear and Migratory Lesions

1. cutaneous larvae migrans- by soil contact with dog/ cat feces
2. photodermatitis

See Also

Travel Medicine