In:
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, SAGE Publications, Vol. 15, No. 1 ( 2011-01), p. 55-57
Abstract:
Scabies is a contagious infestation affecting subjects of all ages, races, and social conditions. Objective: We report a case of a 79-year-old man who developed a bullous pemphigoid-like eruption. He presented to our unit 4 months after the onset of symptoms. An autoimmune bullous disease was suspected. Direct immunofluorescence on a skin specimen and anti-desmoglein 1, anti-desmoglein 3, and anti-bullous pemphigoid antigen 180 were negative. Surprisingly, the histology of a skin lesion demonstrated the presence of scabies, which was successfully treated with benzyl benzoate 20%. Conclusion: The diagnosis of bullous scabies should be considered for any bullous eruptions accompanied by papules and itching resistant to steroid treatment and with negative immunopathologic findings.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1203-4754
,
1615-7109
DOI:
10.2310/7750.2011.10040
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2011
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2038674-6
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