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Skin problems in returning travelers.

D N Lockwood1, J S Keystone

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|November 1, 1992
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Diagnosing new skin lesions in returning travelers requires considering travel history, pathogen exposure, and disease epidemiology. This guide aids clinicians in identifying and investigating these dermatologic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • New skin lesions in travelers present diagnostic challenges for clinicians with limited geographic medicine knowledge.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires considering travel details, pathogen exposure, and epidemiology of diseases in visited countries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a guide for the diagnosis and investigation of skin lesions in returning travelers.
  • To assist clinicians in managing dermatologic conditions acquired during travel.

Main Methods:

  • Review of diagnostic considerations for skin lesions in travelers.
  • Emphasis on clinical presentation and differential diagnosis based on travel history.
  • Guidance on relevant investigations for suspected travel-related dermatoses.

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Main Results:

  • The appearance of the skin lesion is crucial for establishing a differential diagnosis.
  • Integrating travel history, exposure risks, and clinical findings aids diagnosis.
  • This article serves as a practical diagnostic aid.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians should systematically evaluate skin lesions in travelers by considering geographic and exposure factors.
  • Effective diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical assessment and knowledge of travel-related diseases.
  • This guide aims to improve the diagnostic accuracy for skin conditions in the returning traveler.