Seabather's eruption

What is Seabather's eruption?

Seabather's eruption is a pruritic dermatitis caused by a hypersensitivity reaction to the immature nematocysts of larval-stage thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata), sea anemones (Edwardsiella lineata) and other larval cnidarians.

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We returned from a Caribbean seven days ago. The first evening home, my five year old daughter complained of an itching on her back. By the next...

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Brief Answer:
Probable Irritant Dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

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