China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2024, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (7): 511-513.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202407511

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Norwegian scabies in the elderly: a case report

ZHOU Shiqi1, ZHANG Yongfei2, DENG Xiaotong3, YUAN Xianzheng4, SI Xiaoqing2   

  1. 1 School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang 261000, China; 2 Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250013, China; 3 School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan 250117, China; 4 Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, China
  • Online:2024-07-15 Published:2024-06-12

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Abstract: Norwegian scabies (NS) is a rare and serious variant of scabies. We report an elderly male with Parkinson's disease and diabetes mellitus combined with Norwegian scabies in poor general condition. The patient presented with erythema and papules all over the body, with diffuse thick white scales and crusts for more than 2 months. Sarcoptic mite was detected by a dander microscope and the diagnosis of Norwegian scabies was made.

Key words: Norwegian scabies, scabies