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Skin problems in the traveler

M E Wilson1

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
|July 11, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Skin lesions in travelers range from common issues to rare tropical diseases. Evaluating lesion appearance and spread helps identify causes, guiding urgent diagnosis and treatment for potentially serious conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • Skin lesions are frequent among international travelers.
  • These lesions can represent common dermatologic conditions or rare diseases acquired in specific geographic regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of evaluating skin lesions in travelers.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of lesion characteristics and the need for timely assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment of lesion morphology, distribution, and progression.
  • Consideration of patient travel history to remote or tropical areas.
  • Routine laboratory studies, biopsy, and serologic testing for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Morphology, distribution, and progression patterns are key diagnostic clues.
  • Identifying rapidly progressive, treatable, or transmissible conditions is critical early in evaluation.
  • Biopsy and serologic tests are often essential for definitive diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive evaluation of traveler's skin lesions is crucial.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are necessary, especially for potentially severe conditions.
  • Diagnostic tools beyond basic labs are frequently required.

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