Dermoscopy applied to pediculosis corporis diagnosis

Martins, Luiz Gustavo; Bernardes Filho, Fred; Quaresma, Maria Victória; Bellott, Thiago Rubin; Botelho, Larissa Nascimento; Prata, Ana Cecília Studart

Martins, Luiz Gustavo; Bernardes Filho, Fred; Quaresma, Maria Victória; Bellott, Thiago Rubin; Botelho, Larissa Nascimento; Prata, Ana Cecília Studart.

Martins, Luiz Gustavo; aff01.
Bernardes Filho, Fred; aff01.
Quaresma, Maria Victória; aff01.
Bellott, Thiago Rubin; aff01.
Botelho, Larissa Nascimento; aff01.
Prata, Ana Cecília Studart; aff01.

An. bras. dermatol ; 89(3): 513-514, May-Jun/2014. graf

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-711616

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We report the case of a 47-year-old homeless male with a massive infestation of Pediculus humanus corporis on his entire body. Dermoscopy helped to diagnose pediculosis by showing the involvement of scalp, beard and the genital region in this disease.

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Animals; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Dermoscopy/methods; Lice Infestations/diagnosis; Pediculus; Scalp Dermatoses/diagnosis

Dermoscopy; Lice infestations; Pediculus

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lice Infestations / Pediculus / Scalp Dermatoses / Dermoscopy Type of study: Diagnostic study Limits: Animals / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: An. bras. dermatol Journal subject: Dermatology Year: 2014 Type: Article

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