Skin disease in United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon

Conclusions Environment, group living, occupational activities and work-related stress act as initiating and/or aggravating factors in the development and/or spread of some conditions. The knowledge of disease profile empowers doctors to enforce preventive measures and prepare for treatment modalities. In particular, the underlying psychological component in lichen simplex chronicus and alopecia areata should be addressed appropriately.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Infectious diseases, Dermatology Original article Source Type: research