Scabies has a varied clinical presentation and can mimic other skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis (AD). Crusted scabies (CS) is a rare and severe form of scabies, characterized by an elevated number of mites [1]. Risk factors for CS comprise immunosuppression, cognitive impairment, advanced age, and immobility [2].We describe a case of CS in a 19-year-old man with longstanding severe AD. He was previously treated with dupilumab, obtaining meaningful improvement with almost complete disappearance [...].
Crusted scabies diagnosed in an atopic patient during treatment with upadacitinib
Foti C.;Calianno G.;Sbarra G.;Pisani M. C.;Ambrogio F.;Vena G. A.;Romita P.
2024-01-01
Abstract
Scabies has a varied clinical presentation and can mimic other skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis (AD). Crusted scabies (CS) is a rare and severe form of scabies, characterized by an elevated number of mites [1]. Risk factors for CS comprise immunosuppression, cognitive impairment, advanced age, and immobility [2].We describe a case of CS in a 19-year-old man with longstanding severe AD. He was previously treated with dupilumab, obtaining meaningful improvement with almost complete disappearance [...].File in questo prodotto:
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