Occurrence rate of skin disorders in a sample of recruits in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

Dermatologic examination of one hundred recruits selected randomly from the central security forces in Alexandria was performed. Inspection of sleeping wards, toilets and bathrooms was also done to evaluate the hygienic conditions. The most common infectious disease detected in this group was scabies [44%] and followed by Phthirus pubis infestation [20%] Tinea cruris and Tinea versicolor was diagnosed in 14%. As regards non-infectious diseases 13% showed insect bites and prurigo of Hebra. Acne vulgaris was detected in 12%. Alopecia areata was present in three recruits. Lichen planus, pityriasis alba and solar elastosis were detected in 1%, 4% and 1%, respectively