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Evaluation of skin problems.

B L Kelsall1, R D Pearson

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1992
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Physicians evaluating travelers with skin issues should consider infections, not just noninfectious problems. A detailed travel history is crucial for diagnosing potential travel-related skin conditions in immunocompetent individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Travel Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Returning travelers often present with noninfectious skin conditions.
  • Cutaneous abnormalities in travelers may indicate underlying infections.
  • Dermatologists must consider infectious etiologies in patients with travel history.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight common infectious skin conditions encountered in travelers.
  • To guide physicians in evaluating skin abnormalities in travelers.
  • To emphasize the importance of travel history in diagnosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common infectious skin conditions in travelers.
  • Analysis of diagnostic factors including lesion characteristics and systemic symptoms.

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  • Correlation of conditions with travel history details (geography, activities, prophylaxis).

    • Main Results:

    • Identified key infectious skin conditions prevalent among travelers.
    • Highlighted the significance of specific travel details in diagnosis.
    • Differentiated infectious from noninfectious dermatoses.

    Conclusions:

    • Infectious skin diseases are a significant concern for travelers returning to North America.
    • Thorough patient evaluation, including travel history, is essential for accurate diagnosis.
    • Prompt identification and management of travel-related skin infections are crucial.