Effective Diagnosis and Treatment of Scabies in Cases from 3 Generations Using Dermoscopy-oriented Skin Scraping with Microscopic Examination / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 562-565, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-12165
ABSTRACT
Scabies is caused by a mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, an obligate human parasite that burrows downwards into the epidermis. Scabies may be transmitted from objects, but it is most often transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact, with a higher risk from prolonged contact. Treatment must involve the entire household or community to prevent reinfection. In Korea, the incidence of scabies has decreased dramatically since the late 1980s, but recent outbreaks in nursing homes and hospitals have been raising public health concerns. Herein, we describe 5 cases of scabies that occurred in 3 generations of a family and were confirmed by dermoscopy-oriented skin scraping with microscopic examination.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Parasites
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Sarcoptes scabiei
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Scabies
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Skin
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Hexachlorocyclohexane
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Family Characteristics
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Public Health
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Incidence
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Disease Outbreaks
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Dermoscopy
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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