Skin problems in returning travellers
EBM Guidelines
Jul 7, 2021 • Latest change Oct 4, 2021
Table of contents
- Essentials
- Rashes associated with sunlight
- Orthostatic purpura (stasis purpura)
- Miliaria
- Insect bites and stings
- Toxic effects of marine animals
- Fungal diseases
- Bacterial diseases
- Mycobacterial infections
- Skin changes caused by animal parasites
- Chemical burns by insects and larvae
- Febrile systemic infections accompanied by rash
- Pictures
Extract
- Skin problems are, after fever and diarrhoea, the third most common cause for visiting a doctor following foreign travel.
- Reactions to insect bites as well as cutaneous bacterial and fungal infections are the most common skin diseases affecting a returning traveller.
- Tropical climate and sunshine may worsen existing skin problems, such as rosacea and systemic lupus erythematosus.
- Herpes infection of the face may be activated by strong sunlight.
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