Preventing groin rash among soldiers

Abstract

Skin diseases are common among military personnel, particularly soldiers who are trained in hot and humid conditions with poor-ventilating uniforms and excessive sweating. The most common skin diseases are superficial fungal infections. Although they are not life-threatening, they affect training performances and the quality of life of military personnel. Tinea cruris, Intertrigo, Erythrasma, and candidiasis are common groin rashes which can be prevented. Currently, there has been no study on effective groin rashes prevention in soldiers. In order to prevent groin rashes in military personnel, scientific evidences are needed and the focus should be on primary prevention.