Skin lesions in returned travelers.
Skin problems are commonly encountered during and after travel. Because of increasing travel and tourism to remote and previously unvisited areas, it is likely that these and other dermatologic conditions will continue to be frequent problems observed in travelers. For the nondermatologist, recognition of many of the commonly encountered skin problems can be facilitated by following the lesion-oriented approach outlined in this article.
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Tropical Disease Unit, Toronto Hospital, Canada. kkain@torhosp.toronto.on.ca
D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications; D010859:Pigmentation Disorders / Q000382:microbiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013550:Swimming; D014195:Travel