A Case of Norwegian Scabies in a Patient with Pemphigus Foliaceus / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 1345-1348, 2006.
Article
Dans Coréen
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-215681
ABSTRACT
Norwegian scabies can be defined as a generalized, severe scabies infestation which usually affects immunocompromised patients. The diagnosis is commonly missed, and can lead to mismanagement. We describe a patient with Norwegian scabies affecting the whole body. The patient had suffered with pemphigus foliaceus for several years and had an immunosuppressed status due to long-term use of oral corticosteroids. He was admitted to our hospital. At first, we made a diagnosis of exfoliative dermatitis secondary to pemphigus foliaceus. However, no improvement of the condition was seen after an increased dosage of oral corticosteroids, azathioprine, and mycophenolate mofetil. We then identified adult scabietic mites, eggs and scybala upon microscopic examination of skin scales. He was treated with an application of gamma benzene hexachloride cream. We recommend that the diagnosis of scabies be considered in immunocompromised patients with thick skin scales and associated night pruritus.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Ovule
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Prurit
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Gale
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Peau
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Azathioprine
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Poids et mesures
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Lindane
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Pemphigus
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Sujet immunodéprimé
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Hormones corticosurrénaliennes
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
/
Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Année:
2006
Type:
Article
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