Korean J Dermatol.
2009 Oct;47(10):1182-1185.
Seborrheic Dermatitis-like Norwegian Scabies on a Patient Living in an Eldercare Hospital
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea. smg@dongguk.ac.kr
Abstract
- Norwegian scabies is a crusted rash that's caused by a massive infestation with the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The characteristic skin lesions of this form are gross scaling and hyperkeratotic plaques, and especially on the hands, feet, face, nails and scalp with varying degrees of pruritus. It is often seen in the individuals with human immunodeficiency virus infection, the elderly, immunocompromised patients and institutionalized persons. We report here on a case of Norwegian scabies on an 86-year-old patient who was living in an eldercare hospital, and the patient presented with localized, pruritic, erythematous patches with thick yelolwish crusts on the scalp.
