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  • Occupational Health
  • Military Medicine

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  • Parachute riggers, specialized tradesmen, face occupational dermatoses risks.
  • Previous studies have not investigated hand and nail conditions in this population.
  • The demanding nature of parachute packing involves significant manual labor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and characterize hand and nail abnormalities in parachute riggers.
  • To identify common dermatological diseases affecting this occupational group.
  • To analyze the relationship between employment duration and observed changes.

Main Methods:

  • Seventy-six consenting parachute riggers from the Paratrooper Training School (PTS), Agra, India, were enrolled.
  • Participants underwent examination for hand and nail changes using a hand-lens, with medical histories recorded.
  • Statistical analysis was performed using R-Project for Statistical Computing.

Main Results:

  • Callosities (80.2%) and loss of cuticle (75%) were the most prevalent abnormalities.
  • Other common findings included pitted scars (31.5%), xeroderma (30.2%), and pigmentary changes (27.6%).
  • Dermatitis (21%) and onychomycosis were the most frequent diseases observed; callosities decreased with age.

Conclusions:

  • Observed hand and nail changes are primarily attributed to repetitive friction, pressure, and hand dryness.
  • The incidence of these conditions can be significantly reduced through adequate corrective measures.
  • Recommendations include the use of barrier creams, quality gloves, and comprehensive health education.