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Ryan Scheinkman1, Rahul Aggarwal2, Eran Gwillim2,3,4
1Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA, scheinkman@med.miami.edu.
Background:
The complex interplay of the Martian environment, equipment, and difficulties of delivering care presents unique challenges for dermatology.
Summary:
In this review, we sought to provide an overview of dermatological challenges associated with future human exploration of the surface of Mars and provide information on preventative strategies and treatment methods. Sources relevant to Martian dermatology were collated from a PubMed and Google Scholar relevant to dermatological conditions associated with Martian exploration. Dermatoses from equipment and environmental factors (e.g., radiation, regolith, decompression from low pressure) were reviewed for pathology, treatment, and prevention.
Key Messages:
Dermatologists can help inform human factors engineering solutions for mission design (e.g., space suit considerations for skin), provide preventative guidance, inform diagnosis and treatment protocols, and provide remote consoling for patients through teledermatology as skin health concerns arise.
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