Epidemiology of scabies: the new epidemic

Cox, NeilH.; Paterson, W D

doi:10.1016/0140-6736(91)93239-6

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“…It has been reported within the U.K. that prevalence increases with latitude. However, in the U.K. latitude is also confounded with poverty, which is also linked with scabies prevalence 16 . We found only a weak association between the amplitude of the cycle and latitude.…”

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Epidemiology of scabies prevalence in the U.K. from general practice records

Lassa

Campbell

Bennett

2011

British Journal of Dermatology

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Epidemiology of scabies prevalence in the U.K. from general practice records

Lassa

Campbell

Bennett

2011

British Journal of Dermatology

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“…Contrary to the widely held view that scabies is a disease of developing societies, it is a highly contagious ubiquitous disease with a worldwide distribution of 300 million persons annually 36,37. However, it is a disease associated with poverty, poor hygiene, malnutrition, overcrowding, and institutionalization,38,39 which are factors seen more in developing rural communities and urban slums, thus predisposing to parasitic infestation 36,40…”

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Dermatologic conditions in teenage adolescents in Nigeria

Henshaw¹,

Olasode²,

Ogedegbe³

et al. 2014

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BackgroundSkin disorders are common in adolescents, and the impact on quality of life can be enormous, particularly when viewed against the backdrop of the visibility of skin diseases and the psychologically vulnerable period of adolescence. However, few studies have documented the magnitude of skin disorders in this subset of individuals. We therefore estimated the point prevalence and pattern of dermatologic conditions in adolescents attending various secondary schools in Calabar, Southern Nigeria.MethodsUsing a structured questionnaire, relevant sociodemographic information was obtained from 1,447 teenage adolescents from eight secondary schools. Thereafter, a whole body examination was conducted to determine the presence and types of skin disorders seen.ResultsSkin diseases were seen in 929 students. The point prevalence was higher in males (72.1%) than in females (58.3%). Private schools had a higher prevalence than public schools. The six most common dermatoses were acne vulgaris, pityriasis versicolor, nevi, tinea, miliaria, and keloid/hypertrophic scars, and accounted for over 80% of the dermatoses seen.ConclusionThe point prevalence of dermatoses in senior secondary school adolescents was 64.2%. Although a large number of skin disorders were observed, only a handful accounted for a significant proportion of the diseases seen. This increases the ease of training community health workers in the recognition and treatment of common skin diseases. Age, race, and climatic factors are important determinants of skin diseases in adolescents in Nigeria.

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“…The infestation occurs in all geografic areas, all age groups, races and social classes. Poor economical conditions, and lack of proper hygiene are risk factors for the disease (1, 2). Scabies is transmitted by close physical contact.…”

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Crusted (Norwegian) Scabies Following Systemic and Topical Corticosteroid Therapy

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It is a case study of a 62-yr-old female with crusted (Norwegian) scabies, which appeared during her treatment with systemic and topical corticosteroid therapy, under the diagnosis of erythroderma. In the same time, the patient had been suffered from hypothyoidism, and her skin changes were misdiagnosed, because it was thought that they are associated with her endocrine disorder. Suddenly, beside the erythema, her skin became hyperkeratotic, with widespread scaling over the trunk and limbs, and crusted lesions appeared on her scalp and ears. The microscopic examination of the skin scales with potassium hydroxide demonstrated numerous scabies mites and eggs. Repeated topical treatments with lindan, benzoyl benzoat and 10% precipitated sulphur ointment led to the complete resolution of her skin condition.

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Epidemiology of scabies: the new epidemic

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Epidemiology of scabies prevalence in the U.K. from general practice records

Epidemiology of scabies prevalence in the U.K. from general practice records

Dermatologic conditions in teenage adolescents in Nigeria

Crusted (Norwegian) Scabies Following Systemic and Topical Corticosteroid Therapy

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