Bongiorno MA, Rivard SS, Meyerle JH. 15(2). 12 - 15. (Journal Article)
Abstract
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated disorder that can be triggered by environmental changes, illness, smoking, or medications. This case describes a 25-year-old, activeduty Marine Corps Sergeant with a severe perideployment psoriatic flare, and illustrates treatment limitations, restricted access to specialized care, and the importance of mitigating triggers in the deployed setting.
Keywords: psoriasis; psoriasis, plaque; psoriasis, guttate; arthritis, psoriatic; smoking, cessation; ultraviolet light, exposure; deployment; military provider