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[Facial involvement in scabies in infancy]
1Hautklinik und Hautpoliklinik, Freien Universität Berlin im Rudolf Virchow-Krankenhaus.
Summary
Facial papules in infants may not indicate scabies mites. Direct facial treatment for scabies is unnecessary in babies, even with generalized dermatitis, as mites are often absent from the face.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Dermatology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei, is a common parasitic infestation.
- Infantile scabies can present with varied dermatological manifestations.
- Transmission during breastfeeding is a potential route of infestation.