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Gamasoidosis illustrated--from the nest to dermoscopy
Carlos Gustavo Wambier1, Sarah Perillo de Farias Wambier
1Division of Dermatology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil. cwambier@usp.br
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|December 1, 2012
Abstract:
Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of urban birds such as pigeons. Dermatologists should become familiar with this infestation to establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.

