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Skin disease

R J Hay1

  • 1St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital, London.

British Medical Bulletin
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
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Tropical skin diseases are common, often exacerbated by climate and sun exposure. Visitors may develop common conditions or infections like fungal and parasitic diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Skin diseases are a significant health concern in tropical regions.
  • Tropical skin conditions are frequently misperceived as exotic ailments.
  • Many conditions seen in travelers are common diseases aggravated by tropical climates, particularly sun exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight common and infectious skin diseases encountered by travelers to the tropics.
  • To differentiate between exotic diseases and common conditions exacerbated by tropical environments.
  • To emphasize the role of environmental factors like sun exposure in tropical dermatology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical presentations of skin conditions in travelers.
  • Analysis of etiological factors, including infections and environmental influences.

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  • Categorization of diseases based on origin (travel-acquired vs. indigenous).

    • Main Results:

    • Most patients presenting with skin lesions acquired abroad have common conditions or those aggravated by climate.
    • Sun exposure is a primary factor in skin damage for tropical travelers.
    • Common infective etiologies include fungal infections, leishmaniasis, and onchocerciasis, often acquired in rural areas.

    Conclusions:

    • Skin diseases in travelers to the tropics are often not exotic but rather common conditions influenced by the environment.
    • Sun exposure and infectious agents are key factors in tropical dermatological presentations.
    • Awareness of both common and infectious tropical skin diseases is crucial for diagnosis and management.