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Seabather's eruption
S S Ubillos1, D Vuong, J T Sinnott
1Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1995
Summary
Seabather's eruption is a rash caused by ocean-swimming cnidarian larvae. This self-limited condition typically presents in a bathing suit distribution and is managed with symptomatic treatment and prevention.
Area of Science:
- Marine biology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Seabather's eruption is an uncommon dermatological condition.
- It is associated with swimming in marine environments.
Observation:
- A case report details a 25-year-old woman presenting with a rash.
- The rash distribution was characteristic of seabather's eruption, confined to areas covered by a bathing suit.
Findings:
- Cnidarian larvae are the suspected causative agents.
- The rash is self-limiting, indicating a natural resolution process.
Implications:
- Symptomatic treatment is the primary therapeutic approach.
- Preventive strategies are effective in avoiding recurrence.