Starfish Dermatitis Due to Marthasterias Glacialis

Some marine organisms are known to inflict contact dermatitis, whether secondary to professional or recreational activities. We report a 23-year-old white woman with hypersensitivity reaction induced by Marthasterias glacialis starfish. To our knowledge this is the first report of starfish hypersens...

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Main Authors: João Maia Silva, André Ribeiro, Barbara Oliveira, Helena Melo, Miguel Correia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: José de Mello Saúde 2018-09-01
Series:Gazeta Médica
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Online Access:http://www.gazetamedica.pt/index.php/gazeta/article/view/195