Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Office dermatologic testing: the scabies preparation.

R T Brodell1, S E Helms

  • 1Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown.

American Family Physician
|August 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Let's acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them!

The British journal of dermatology·2018
Same author

Skin cancer knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and prevention practices among medical students: A systematic search and literature review.

International journal of women's dermatology·2018
Same author

Stress and skin disease quality of life: the moderating role of anxiety sensitivity social concerns.

The British journal of dermatology·2017
Same author

Creating immunocompromised districts.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2017
Same author

Verruca localization predominately in black tattoo ink: a retrospective case series.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2015
Same author

Cost-effectiveness of wart treatment.

The British journal of dermatology·2007
Same journal

For Post-stent Patients With Atherosclerotic Coronary Vascular Disease Who Are Taking an Anticoagulant, Adding Aspirin Worsens Outcomes.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: Diagnosis and Management.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Aerobic Exercise Is the Better Exercise Modality for Knee Osteoarthritis.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Overscreening Leads to Overdiagnosis of MASLD.

American family physician·2026
Same journal

Type 2 Diabetes: Outpatient Insulin Management.

American family physician·2026
See all related articles

Diagnosing scabies can be challenging due to varied skin presentations that mimic other conditions. This article details a scabies preparation method to improve diagnostic accuracy for this common mite infestation.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Scabies presents with diverse skin lesions like papules, patches, and nodules.
  • Differentiating scabies from eczema, folliculitis, drug eruptions, and lichen planus is clinically difficult.
  • Classic scabies burrows are frequently absent in patient presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a reliable scabies preparation technique.
  • To enhance the accuracy of scabies diagnosis in clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • The article details a specific procedure for preparing skin samples for microscopic examination.
  • This method focuses on identifying scabies mites, eggs, or feces.

Main Results:

  • The described scabies preparation method facilitates the visualization of diagnostic elements.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Improved visualization aids in confirming the presence of Sarcoptes scabiei.

    • Conclusions:

    • The scabies preparation technique presented offers a practical approach to improve diagnostic certainty.
    • Accurate diagnosis of scabies is crucial for effective patient management and preventing outbreaks.