title: [Marine dermatitis following exposure to a Portuguese-man-of-war].
abstract: During the summer, beach related skin lesions are common reasons for emergency room and dermatology office visits. The authors describe the case of a child with a painful maculopapular rash that resulted after a probable cutaneous exposure to a portuguese-man-of-war. He did not show other signs or symptoms and was discharged home on medications including analgesics, anti-histamines and topical steroids. A week later the skin lesions were completely healed. Even though most cases of marine dermatitis found in Portugal are low-severity, it is important to study the fauna and flora of each region to improve medical care.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital de Faro, Faro, Portugal.
authors.forename: Susana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Moleiro
authors.forename: Andreia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: Maria João
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Paiva Lopes
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D037402:Hydrozoa; D008297:Male