Integumentary System
Lesson 3: Primary and Secondary Skin Lesions
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3-1. INTRODUCTION
Skin conditions are a leading cause of lost man hours in the US Army. During World War II, more US military were evacuated from the South Pacific for skin diseases than for battle casualties. In everyday life, relatively minor-appearing skin diseases have a major impact on a person's occupation and professional activities. Fissured, dry skin on the hand, for example, can disable a skilled surgeon or mechanic. This lesson will enable you, the Medical NCO, to become acquainted with primary and secondary skin lesions.
