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  • Title: Cutaneous psoriasis in a military flight surgeon.
    Author: Hagen AD, Sulit DJ, Sulit AK.
    Journal: Aviat Space Environ Med; 2006 Feb; 77(2):140-4. PubMed ID: 16491582.
    Abstract:
    Cutaneous psoriasis is a common, non-infectious, hyperproliferative, papulosquamous, inflammatory skin disease whose pathogenesis is unknown. The course of psoriasis is typically chronic and unpredictable. Psoriasis can range from a small, local pathological area of skin to widespread dermatologic disease, such as generalized pustular psoriasis and erythroderma. Symptoms can range from mildly symptomatic to life threatening. Complications can range from psychological problems to systemic medical disease, such as psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Treatment options can have adverse side effects which negatively affect multiple organ systems such as the hematological, neurological, and immunological systems. Therefore, psoriasis is a dermatologic disease that should be taken seriously in military aviation. The disease, its complications, and its therapies can interfere with concentration, mission accomplishment, the ability to operate aircraft safely, and compliance with safety equipment use. In this case report, we present the case of a naval flight surgeon who presented with inverse psoriasis and plaque psoriasis, which ultimately became well controlled with topical medications. The flight surgeon was recommended for military aeromedical waivers for psoriasis and chronic medication use. We also review the medical literature on cutaneous psoriasis, discuss its complications, and review its aeromedical implications in military aviation.
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