Seaweed dermatitis
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Seaweed dermatitis is a cutaneous condition characterized by inflammation of the skin caused by marine alga, specifically Lyngbya majuscula
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Lyngbya majuscula
Lyngbya majuscula is a species of cyanobacteria in the genus Lyngbya. Lyngbya majuscula grows on seagrass and is one of the causes of the human skin irritation seaweed dermatitis. It is known as fireweed in Australia and stinging limu in Hawai'i.The prevalence of this organism appears to be on the...
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