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Revision as of 00:10, 10 June 2012
Papules
- insect bites- cluster or linear distribution
- scabies- if sex active or backpacker
- seabathers eruption- confined to skin covered by swim suit- jellyfish larvae trapped under cloth
- cercarial dermatitis- skin exposed to freshwater schistosomes or coastal water clam diggers itch
Sub Q Swelling and Nodules
- myasis- skin invaded by fly larvae- like boil but with central opening in which larvae may hide
- tungiasis
- loa loa
- trypanosomiasis
Ulcers
- pyoderma/ ecthyma- secondary staph cellulitits post bite
- leishmaniasis
- mycobacterium marinum
Linear and Migratory Lesions
- cutaneous larvae migrans- by soil contact with dog/ cat feces
- photodermatitis