Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	4447
Country	Singapore

Received	2013-06-30 08:20
Peer-Review Started	2013-06-30 13:01
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Revised	2013-08-25 14:22
Second Decision	2013-09-03 14:33
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-09-04 07:46
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Category	Dermatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Dermatology in the military field: What physicians should know?
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Wei-Sheng Chong
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Wei-Sheng Chong, MD, Department of Dermatology, National Skin Center, 1 Mandalay Road, Singapore 308205, Singapore. wschong@nsc.gov.sg
Key Words	Dermatology; Skin diseases; Military
Core Tip	In the civilian dermatological setting, the top 5 skin diseases usually seen are eczema/dermatitis, acne, benign skin tumors, viral infections and pigmentary disorders. In comparison, the top 5 skin conditions encountered in the military sector are usually fungal infections, eczema/dermatitis, insect bite reactions, bacterial infections and acne. This is not surprising as military personnel, due to the special environment and vocations they are in, are prone to getting eczema as heat, sweating and wearing of the military uniform aggravate the condition. Fungal infections are common in those who wear the army boots. Insect bite reactions are not an uncommon sight among those who have to go to the jungle regularly for outfield training. Grass allergy or intolerance, contact dermatitis or acneiform eruption due to the application of military camouflage cream on the face, contact dermatitis to insect repellents, and military uniform allergy and intolerance are amongst the commonest dermatological problems encountered in the military field, and physicians should recognize them, investigate and manage these problems accordingly. Lastly, a diagnosis not to be missed in the military field is cutaneous melioidosis, especially when a military personnel presents with a non-healing ulcer.
Publish Date	2013-10-14 09:53
Citation	Chong WS. Dermatology in the military field: What physicians should know? World J Clin Cases 2013; 1(7): 208-211
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v1/i7/208.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v1.i7.208

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