Case for diagnosis

• Autor(es): Cabral,Rita ; Coutinho,Ines ; Reis,Jose Pedro
• Data: 2013
• Origem: Oasisbr
• Assunto(s): Dermoscopy; Pruritus; Scabies; Skin diseases; parasitic
• Tipo de Documento: Relatório
• Idioma: Inglês

Descrição

Human scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Crusted scabies (previously known as Norwegian scabies) is a rare form, very contagious and transmitted by direct contact with the skin. Despite being readily treatable, a delayed diagnosis often leads to widespread infestation of contacts, and therefore difficult to restrain. This case concerns a patient where dermoscopy (with scabetic burrows and a visible hand-glider structure), together with direct microscopic examination, allowed a prompt diagnosis, thereby reinforcing the increasing importance of this technique in daily practice.