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Delayed cutaneous reaction to jellyfish.

S Veraldi1, C Carrera

  • 1Institute of Dermatological Sciences, IRCCS, University of Milan, Italy.

International Journal of Dermatology
|January 29, 2000
PubMed
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A woman developed a widespread papulonodular eruption after Red Sea travel, likely due to jellyfish contact. Symptoms resolved with treatment, but skin lesions persisted for three weeks.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Jellyfish encounters can cause varied cutaneous reactions.
  • Previous uneventful exposures do not preclude future sensitization.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old woman presented with a pruritic, burning papulonodular eruption after Red Sea travel.
  • Lesions appeared one week post-exposure, characterized by pink-to-brown papules and nodules, some in linear arrangements.
  • Histopathology revealed necrotic keratinocytes, dermal edema, and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate with eosinophils.

Findings:

  • The patient experienced a delayed-onset dermatitis following potential jellyfish envenomation.
  • Histological findings suggest an immune-mediated reaction to venom components.
  • Treatment with antihistamines and topical corticosteroids provided symptomatic relief but not immediate lesion resolution.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed and persistent cutaneous reactions to jellyfish stings.
  • It underscores the importance of considering marine exposures in the differential diagnosis of unexplained dermatitis.
  • Further research into jellyfish venom composition and human immune responses is warranted.