A statistical study of dermatoses in soldiers from 1987-1989.
- Author:
Jin Ho CHUNG
;
Jong Hee NA
;
Moon Soo YOON
;
Young Il CHUN
;
Yoo Shin LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dermatoses in Soldiers
- MeSH:
Acne Vulgaris;
Alopecia;
Ambulatory Care;
Arm;
Callosities;
Dermatitis, Contact;
Folliculitis;
Herpes Zoster;
Humans;
Incidence;
Insect Bites and Stings;
Military Personnel*;
Outpatients;
Pityriasis;
Pityriasis Rosea;
Psoriasis;
Scabies;
Seasons;
Skin Diseases*;
Statistics as Topic*;
Tinea;
Urticaria;
Warts;
Young Adult;
Zea mays
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1991;29(2):203-213
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A statistical study of soldiers who visited the outpatient ciepartment of the Capital Armed Forces General Fiospital from 1987 to 1989 was performed. The results were as follows : 1. The total number of outpatients was 9969 with peak clinic visits in June(11.2%) and the lowest number of clinic visits in February(6.4% ). 2. The most frequent age was 22 years(20.7% ). Soldiers between 19 and 24 years old comprised 68.1% of total patients. 3. By rank 69.3% of the outpatients were private', 16.0% sergeant and 14,4% officers. 4. The most common dermatoses were dermatophytosis, contact dermatitis, scabies, acne, seborrheic dermatosis, urticaria, alopecia, condyloma acuminatum, verruca, folliculitis, psoriasis, insect bite reactions, pityriasis rosea, herpes zoster and corns. 5. Frequent diseases, which occured during summer season, included dermatophytosis, contact dermatitis and inser,t bites. The incidence of scabies, pityriasis prsea was increased during winter and that of psoriasis was increased during spring.
