Not to be missed! : Differential diagnoses of common dermatological problems in returning travellers

After systemic febrile illnesses and diarrhoea, dermatological disorders are the third most frequent health problem of returning travellers consulting travel clinics. While most travel-related dermatological problems are mild, self-limiting and rather harmless, the challenge is to pick up on dermatological clues to potentially severe or even life-threatening diseases. This article provides an overview of the most common and the 'not to be missed' dermatological diagnoses in international travellers.