Scabies: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, leading to severe itching and skin lesions. Learn about the characteristic symptoms, diagnosis, and effective treatment options including medications and hygiene practices. It is crucial to treat all individuals in the household simultaneously to prevent re-infestation.
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Dr. KRITIKA JOSHI Assistant professor HAMCH
Scabies is a skin infestation by mite , Sarcoptes scabiei Transmitted by skin to skin contact Incubation period- 14 days Sarcoptes scabiei. skin to skin contact Fertilised female parasite invade the stratum corneum and form burrow where it deposits its eggs.
Nocturnal severe pruritis. Polymorphic Eruption- consisting small pointed papule, papulopustule, scratching marks (excoriation), sometimes vesicle and urticarial lesion.
Characterstic burrows are usually present in small numbers which are greyish brown , curved or S shaped. Point of entry of mite is most superficial part of burrow having scaly appearance and at the distal end there is a tiny vesicle, adjacent to which is female mite.
All individuals in the house are preferably treated simultaneously . Clothes and bedsheets should be washed or dry cleaned. Gamma benzene hexachloride for L/A Benzyl benzoate emulsion (25-33%) L/A for 3 consecutive nights. Oral antihistaminic for pruritis. Systemic antibiotics for secondary bacterial infection. Oral Ivermectin as a single dose.
In next lecture we will discuss an OPD case on scabies.
