Dermatologic Implications of Sleep Deprivation in the US Military.

Short sleep duration is common among US adults and is even more common among people working in protective services and the military. Military service predisposes members to disordered sleep due to the rigors of deployments and field training. In this article, we explore possible mechanisms by which sleep deprivation may affect the skin.

Cutaneous Cold Weather Injuries in the US Military.

Service members of the US Military are at risk for cutaneous cold weather injuries due to the demands of military training, combat operations, and peacekeeping missions. In this article, we review common cutaneous cold weather injuries likely to be encountered in the military, including frostbite, immersion foot, pernio, Raynaud phenomenon (RP), and cold urticaria. We aim to bring awareness to these specific injuries to improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes, both in service members and civilians.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in dermatology.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) is a potentially useful technique for certain dermatologic conditions. We review its indications, dermatologic applications, and potential complications.