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Scabies.

G B Sterling1, C K Janniger, G Kihiczak

  • 1University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.

American Family Physician
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
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Scabies is a contagious skin infestation causing intense itching, typically spread through direct contact. Diagnosis involves microscopic identification of the mite, with 5% permethrin cream as the standard treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Scabies is a highly contagious ectoparasitic infection.
  • Transmission primarily occurs through direct personal contact.
  • Characterized by an intensely pruritic eruption, with atypical presentations in specific populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic methods for scabies.
  • To identify the primary treatment for scabies.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis is confirmed by visualizing the scabies mite, eggs, or scybala using low-power microscopy.
  • Clinical presentation and patient history are crucial for diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Microscopic confirmation of the mite or its elements is definitive for scabies diagnosis.
  • 5 percent permethrin cream is the established treatment of choice.

    • Conclusions:

    • Scabies diagnosis relies on microscopic evidence of the mite.
    • A single application of 5% permethrin cream is an effective treatment regimen.