A Case of Sea Anemone Dermatitis.
- Author:
Chang Sik KIM
1
;
Yong Tae PARK
;
Tae Ho PARK
;
Jae Hak YOO
;
Kea Jeung KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. kcs6304@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sea anemone dermatitis;
Cnidaria
- MeSH:
Adult;
Cnidaria;
Dermatitis*;
Diving;
Female;
Forearm;
Humans;
Hypersensitivity;
Pruritus;
Sea Anemones*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(6):863-865
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Sea anemone dermatitis, caused by the toxin of sea anemones (member of phylum Cnidaria), is characterized by erythematous papules, wheals, or vesicles, accompanied by pain and itching. A 25-year old woman presented with multiple erythematous papules on her right forearm, after contact with a sea anemone while scuba diving. She took both courses of an acute toxic reaction and a delayed allergic reaction.
