Edgar Maeyens Jr., M.D., is a board-certified dermatologist, dermatopathologist and dermatologic surgeon and is frequently consulted by divers, marine biologists and world travelers to address illnesses and conditions specific to marine hazards and remote travel.
Q: As a new diver, I find sea urchins irresistible. I understand their punctures can be harmful. True?A: True, but not all sea urchin-related injuries...