China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2022, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (4): 243-244.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202204243

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Norwegian scabies manifested as erythroderma: a case report

GONG Shirui1,2, RAN Xin1,2, XUE Li1,2   

  1. 1 Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
    2 Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
  • Online:2022-04-15 Published:2022-02-10
  • Contact: XUE Li, E-mail: helloxueli1979@163.com

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Abstract: A 53-year-old female presented with erythema, papules, and pruritus on both upper limbs for one year and spread to the whole body for three months. The patient was misdiagnosed as allergic dermatosis and was treated with antihistamine and glucocorticoid ointment with no response. The biopsy and microscopic examination revealed scabies mite. The patient was treated with zinc oxide sulfur ointment.

Key words: scabies, norwegian scabies, erythroderma