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Dermatitis artefacta in soldiers.

Arnon D Cohen1, Daniel A Vardy

  • 1Dermatology Service, Clalit Health Services, Southern District, Beer-Sheva, Israel.

Military Medicine
|July 1, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Dermatitis artifacta, a skin condition soldiers may self-inflict for sick leave, presents with characteristic rashes. Diagnosis in military settings relies on lesion appearance and location.

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Area of Science:

  • Military dermatology
  • Psychodermatology

Background:

  • Dermatitis artifacta is observed in military populations.
  • Soldiers may feign illness to obtain sick leave.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a series of soldiers diagnosed with dermatitis artifacta.
  • To identify diagnostic features of dermatitis artifacta in a military context.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted.
  • Participants were soldiers from the Israel Defense Force.

Main Results:

  • Fourteen soldiers (13 male, 1 female) aged 19-26 were studied.
  • Lesions appeared acutely on accessible body areas, often with systemic symptoms.
  • Rash morphology included erythematous patches with papules/pustules in linear patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Dermatitis artifacta in soldiers can be diagnosed by characteristic lesion location and morphology.
  • The condition is relevant in military settings where sick leave is a potential benefit.

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