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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

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[Vacation and tropical dermatoses].

M Fischer¹, D Reinel

¹Abteilung Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie und Fachbereich Tropenmedizin am Bernhard-Nocht-Institut, Bundeswehrkrankenhaus Hamburg, Lesserstr. 180, 22049, Hamburg, Deutschland. Fischer@bni-hamburg.de

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Skin diseases are a common health issue for travelers returning from tropical regions, often caused by infections. Early clinical recognition of these tropical dermatological conditions is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis

Published on: July 11, 2013

Area of Science:

Tropical medicine
Dermatology
Infectious diseases

Context:

Skin diseases are the third most frequent cause of illness in travelers returning from the tropics.
A significant portion of these dermatological issues stem from classical tropical diseases, predominantly infectious in nature.

Purpose:

To highlight the importance of clinical presentation in diagnosing tropical skin diseases.
To emphasize that dermatological symptoms can indicate systemic tropical illnesses.

Summary:

Myiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, tungiasis, and cutaneous leishmaniasis are diagnosed clinically.
Systemic tropical diseases, like South African tick bite fever (Rickettsia africae), can manifest with skin lesions (eschar, rash) before serology confirms the diagnosis.
Less common conditions such as lymphatic filariasis and loiasis should be considered in long-term travelers and immigrants.

Impact:

Improved clinical recognition of tropical dermatological conditions.
Facilitates earlier diagnosis of both localized and systemic tropical diseases.
Enhances patient outcomes through prompt and accurate diagnosis.