Materials and methods A total of 283 products were collected from various shops in Lecce
(Italy) and divided into 3 categories: rinse-off, leave-on and make-up. The label of every …

Jellyfish (cnidarians) have a worldwide distribution. Despite most being harmless, some
species may cause local and also systemic reactions. Treatment of jellyfish envenomation is …

Stinging jellyfish outbreaks represent a health hazard, causing contact dermatitis and
systemic reactions. This study investigated the epidemiology, severity, and treatment …

We explore the epidemiological trends of jellyfish stings along the south and eastern
Spanish coast. Using data from lifeguard reports over a 15-year span, we offer a …

Pelagia noctiluca stings are common in Mediterranean coastal areas and, although the
venom is non-lethal, they are painful. Due to its high toxicity and abundance, P. noctiluca is …

Although beaches can be hazardous environments, few studies have identified injuries in
broad coastal areas. We performed a retrospective descriptive study of injuries and other …

The frequency and geographic extension of microalgae and gelatinous zooplankton blooms
seem to have been increasing worldwide over recent decades. In particular, the harmful …

Scyphozoan envenomation is featured as severe cutaneous damages due to the toxic
effects of venom components released by the stinging nematocysts of a scyphozoan …

The major jellyfish stings that occur in China are caused by scyphozoan Nemopilema
nomurai, whose venom exhibits significant metalloproteinase activity that contributes to the …

Background: Exceeding the recommended Alkyl (C12-22) trimethyl ammonium bromide and
chloride levels in cosmetics and personal care products is a serious health threat …