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Skin problems from marine echinoderms
Author(s) -
Smith Michael L.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1046/j.1529-8019.2002.01502.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fishery , oceanography , sea anemone , thermolabile , sea urchin , sea cucumber , biology , geology , ecology , biochemistry , enzyme
Marine echinoderms include more than 6000 species of sea stars, sea urchins, sand dollars, heart urchins, and sea cucumbers. Several sea urchins, a sea star, and sea cucumbers have been found responsible for human injury. Thermolabile toxins are reputed to be responsible. Immersion in hot water provides pain relief and promotes resolution of symptoms.