title: A painful rash in an austere environment.
abstract: Dermatologic complaints are common in the deployed environment. Preventive medicine and knowledge of indigenous flora and fauna are cornerstones for forward deployed medical personnel. This article describes a case of Paederus dermatitis in an austere environment, reviews dermatologic terminology, and provides a reminder of the importance of exercising good preventive medicine procedures.
authors.forename: John S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Hellums
authors.forename: Kyle
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Klapperich
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000351:Africa, Eastern; D000818:Animals; D001517:Coleoptera; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005076:Exanthema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male