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The Singapore Armed Forces currently uses the 75% DEET formulation insect repellent. To study the perception, use, and acceptability of this insect repellent, a survey was carried out on servicemen who had participated in field exercises. Although over 80% of the servicemen knew the proper use of the insect repellent and brought along the army-issued repellent in the field, less than half used this repellent frequently while on exercise. Eighty-three percent felt that the army repellent was only effective sometimes and that it lasted for 4 hours or less. Skin irritation was a common side effect when using the repellent. About 70.4% had used commercial insect repellents and perceived them to be more long lasting and with fewer side effects. The results from our study indicate that the army-issued insect repellent currently used is not totally acceptable to our servicemen. Thus, there is a pressing need to develop or acquire a better insect repellent that is more or just as effective, has fewer side effects in terms of smell and skin irritation, and with an improved mode of delivery, such as aerosol or pump spray.
Mil Med 1996 Feb
PMID:Perception and use of insect repellent among soldiers in the Singapore Armed Forces. 885 26

Hydrazine fuels are commonly used propellants for missiles and tactical jet aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force and the National Aeronautical and Space Administration. Hydrazine fuels are known to cause cancer after respiratory exposure or ingestion in laboratory animals and humans. Although hydrazine is known to cause skin irritation, there are no published reports describing cancer developing after cutaneous exposure to hydrazine in humans. Hydrazine is known to cause cancer in animals after skin exposure and is used to induce angiosarcomas in mice after cutaneous exposure. We present a case of an epithelioid sarcoma developing in the thumb of a patient after repeated exposure to hydrazine fuel. We hypothesize that the epithelioid sarcoma is a consequence of cutaneous exposure to hydrazine fuel. Continued efforts to develop less toxic alternative fuels and increased personal protection from occupational exposure are highly recommended.
Mil Med 2004 Jan
PMID:Epithelioid sarcoma of the thumb associated with hydrazine fuel exposure: a case report. 1496 1

Vaccines have a well-demonstrated therapeutic benefit. However, the spectrum of potential dermatologic vaccine side effects ranges from localized skin irritation to acute and delayed response. Currently, there are limited published data correlating dermatoses with alterations in the immune system following vaccination. The mechanism by which group A beta-hemolytic streptococci may precede the manifestation of guttate psoriasis is included as a mechanism foundation as we further describe the immunopathogenesis of immune-mediated linear dermatoses. We present a rare case of linear lichen planus following intramuscular influenza vaccination, not associated with an injection site reaction. Immune-related dermatoses may be underreported, and a vaccine history should be considered in all patients with a skin condition that is otherwise attributed as idiopathic.
Mil Med 2019 05 01
PMID:Linear Lichen Planus in the Setting of Annual Vaccination. 3021 56