Case for diagnosis

Case for diagnosis

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Human scabies is an intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var.hominis.Crusted scabies (previously known as Norwegian scabies) is a rare form, very contagious and transmitted by direct contact with the skin.

Despite being readily treatable, a delayed diagnosis often Puzzle leads to widespread infestation of contacts, and Rug therefore difficult to restrain.This case concerns a patient where dermoscopy (with scabetic burrows and a visible hand-glider structure), together with direct microscopic examination, allowed a prompt diagnosis, thereby reinforcing the increasing importance of this technique in daily practice.