Seabather's eruption: report of fourteen cases

Abstract

Seabather's eruption is a papulo-pruritic dermatitis caused by the nematocysts of the larvae of the jellyfish Linuche unguiculata retained in the clothing fibers. Previously reported in Brazil, this work describes fourteen cases that occurred in the State of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. The new cases observed over a short period of time (the first half of January, 2012), at the height of the summer season, should alert health teams to possible epidemics on the coast of the state of Santa Catarina.

Jellyfish envenomation: a chilling toxidrome of seizures and cyanosis - a case report

“…[10] The classical jellyfish dermatitis, also called seabather's eruption, is believed to occur due to the extended action of the jellyfish toxin leading to intense burning, pain, itching and erythematous papules for a prolonged time after the exposure. [11,12] Synonymous with this, the patient in our case presented as described and responded to topical corticosteroids and antihistamines.…”

Addressing the average lifespan of skin diseases is critical to good patient care

“…The rash fades after 6-9 days, which is followed by desquamation on the palms and soles. [82] Spontaneous resolution is the rule within 2 weeks [83,84].…”

Marine and other aquatic dermatoses

“…The larvae become trapped in the bathing suits of swimmers, and pressure caused by the bathing suit or wetsuit results in toxin release. [ 57 ]…”

“…Systemic manifestations including fever, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea have been reported. [ 57 ] The differential diagnosis of seabather's eruption includes seaweed dermatitis ( Lyngbya majuscula ), which may appear identical clinically, and swimmer's itch, caused by a cercarial larva affecting uncovered body sites.…”