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Delayed skin reaction caused by a coelenterate.

E Frenk1, A Mancarella, B Vion

  • 1University Department of Dermatology, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Dermatologica
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A delayed skin reaction, characterized by basal layer liquefaction degeneration, occurred in a traveler returning from Guadeloupe. This reaction was likely caused by contact with a marine animal.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Marine Biology

Background:

  • Delayed cutaneous reactions can manifest following exposure to environmental or biological agents.
  • Understanding the etiology of unusual dermatoses is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old male presented with a delayed skin reaction after returning from Guadeloupe.
  • The reaction involved histopathological findings of liquefaction degeneration of the basal layer.

Findings:

  • The observed skin reaction exhibited histological features indicative of basal cell damage.
  • The clinical presentation and epidemiological context suggest a marine animal envenomation or contact dermatitis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for delayed dermatological manifestations from marine animal encounters.
  • Further investigation into specific marine toxins or allergens in the Guadeloupe region may be warranted.
  • Clinicians should consider marine animal exposure in the differential diagnosis of unexplained delayed skin reactions in travelers.

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