Author/Editor		Dragoš, V; Kecelj, N; Žgavec, B
Title		Crusted scabies in an 8-year-old child
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 13, št. 2
Publication year		2004
Volume		str. 66-70
Language		eng
Abstract		A case study of an 8-year-old girl with crusted scabies, which appeared while she was treated with systemic corticosteroids for juvenile dermatomyositis. This condition was first diagnosed at the age of 6, when treatment with systemic corticosteroids was introduced. Six months later pruritic papules developed, which were diagnosed by a pediatrician as Gottron papules. Beside systemic corticosteroids, topical corticosteroids were introduced without effect. Eight months after the diagnosis of dermatomyositis the patient's skin became erythrodermic and hyperkeratotic, accompanied by an intense pruritus. A potassium hydroxide examination of skin scales revealed numerous Sarcoptes mites. Treatment with 6% precipitated sulphur ointment led to the complete resolution of her skin condition.
Descriptors		SCABIES SARCOPTES SCABIEI DERMATOMYOSITIS CHILD