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Crusted Hyperkeratotic Scabies: A Case Report.
Juan Marcos Meraz Soto1, Ramiro Aleksander Alvarado Motte1, Paola Ramírez Carrillo1
1Dermatology, Xochicalco University, Tijuana, MEX.
Cureus
|March 7, 2023
Summary
Crusted scabies, a severe form of scabies in immunocompromised individuals, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. This case highlights a treatment approach for hyperkeratotic scabies, emphasizing the need for early suspicion and management of comorbidities.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Crusted scabies is a severe, contagious parasitic skin infection.
- It primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, leading to significant health risks including sepsis and high mortality.
- Associated factors include malnutrition and topical corticosteroid use.
Keywords:
crusted scabiesdiagnosis of scabiesimmunosuppressionivermectinsarcoptes scabieiscabiestopical corticosteroidsMore Related Videos
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