title: Evaluation of dermatologic conditions by primary care providers in deployed military settings.
abstract: Dermatologic illnesses have historically been a significant source of morbidity and resource utilization in fielded military forces. The impact of cutaneous diseases during U.S. military conflicts is reviewed, and recent data from Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan are presented, confirming previous experience. A discussion of the difficulties of diagnosing and treating dermatologic conditions for deployed primary care providers is provided, including recommendations to improve patient care and military unit readiness.
authors.affiliation: Family Medicine Clinic, Robins Air Force Base, GA 31098, USA.
authors.forename: Jason G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Michener
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*