Parasites causing cutaneous wounds: Theory and practice from a dermatological point of view

Oranges, Teresa; Veraldi, Stefano; Granieri, Giammarco; Fidanzi, Cristian; Janowska, Agata; Dini, Valentina; Romanelli, Marco

doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106332

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“…Blind administration of steroids in pets deteriorates their immunological condition and leads to the multi-organ spread of the parasites [122] . In humans, cutaneous toxoplasmosis is chiefly asymptomatic; yet, in acquired toxoplasmosis, lymphadenopathy might be present in association with papular rash, scattered prominent erythematous macules (3-4 mm), hard painful nodular lesions, or ulcers [123,124] . Lesions appear on the back, abdomen, shoulders, palms, and soles [125,126] .…”

Section: Cutaneousmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology

AO Elsaftawy,

Samanoudy,

M Wassef

et al. 2023

Parasitologists United Journal

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Zoonotic arthropods Myiasis (myia, Greek word for "fly)The chief zoonotic potential occurs in humans through skin invasion by the developing larvae (maggots) of Diptera. Infested larvae feed on dead or living tissues of the skin [9] . The recorded prevalence of the disease relies only on published case reports. Myiasis is considered a differential diagnosis of skin diseases in tropical poor communities due to bad hygiene and poor housing conditions [10,11] . However, human myiasis may also occur in countries with enhanced hygiene, as reported from New York [12] , and in France [13] . Notably, in temperate countries, myiasis occurs in summer when fly breeding is at its maximum [14] . Predisposing factors involve skin cancers, diabetes, and vascular diseases [10,15] . Nosocomial infection with Sarcophaga larvae was recorded revealing the ability of maggots to reach to

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Section: Cutaneousmentioning

confidence: 99%

Zoonotic parasites with significant importance for tropical dermatology

AO Elsaftawy,

Samanoudy,

M Wassef

et al. 2023

Parasitologists United Journal

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“…Human skin in areas around nails of toes and fingers as well as around groins and genitals frequently gets infested with colonies of parasites. Parasites can live deep in skin leaving toes and fingers achingly swollen and barely usable (Oranges et al, 2022;Modi, 2009). Lice and ticks easily hide and nest in hairy regions such as those around skulls and genitals.…”

Section: Human Skinmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In addition, ankles are sensitive to unclean, unsafe water common in paddles or pools spread throughout equatorial/savannah settings. This is because some parasites living in unclean water can enter a person's skin through ankles (Man, Price, & Hoskins, 2022;Oranges et al, 2022). Apart from the unfitness for running and walking, human feet just like human hands require moisturization all the time.…”

Section: Human Feetmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toward a Synopsis of the Challenges Facing Mainstream Interpretations of Skin Pigmentation in Humans

Cibangu¹

2023

IJB

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When traditional or mainstream interpretations of skin pigmentation in humans were proposed, not much data was available about the anatomy of human skin in particular and pigment research in general. The most popular and influential thesis put forth to date to justify the evolution of skin pigmentation is the thesis that skin pigmentation grew out of a natural adaptation of Homo sapiens skin to scorching conditions of fiery heat faced with by Homo sapiens individuals in equatorial regions of Africa. It is thereby argued that peak UVR [ultraviolet rays] environments encountered in equatorial/savannah climate caused an eccrine gland production to offset the overheating of skin during the high physical activity of hunting exerted by Homo sapiens persons. However, with human anatomy increasingly becoming the object of scrutiny from various fronts of biology, newer insights have given rise to significant blind spots vis-à-vis traditional explanations of black skin pigmentation. The present paper takes stock of the major challenges afflicting existing characterizations of human skin evolution. Paths for future research of skin/pigment are suggested. The paper aims to lay out a follow-up on and/or synopsis of recurrent challenges that the space of pigment research has accumulated over the years, giving way to long due synergies. In a world supersensitive to racial equality and dignity, the paper furnishes concerned researchers and policy makers with a much-needed contribution to inquiry into dark- and black-skinned peoples.

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