title: Cutaneous hazards of the coast.
abstract: Through recreational and commercial pursuits, more people than ever before are coming in contact with coastal waters containing a variety of bacteria, aquatic flora, and sea creatures potentially harmful to the skin. It is important for dermatology nurses to be aware of some of the more common cutaneous hazards related to the coastal environment as well as the basic treatment of these problems.
authors.affiliation: Section Head of Dermatology, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, USA.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Burke
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D008387:Marine Toxins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012623:Seawater / Q000382:microbiology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D008387:Marine Toxins