Scabies, pediculosis, bedbugs, and stinkbugs: uncommon presentations

Cestari, Tânia Ferreira; Martignago, Beatriz Farias

doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2005.01.013

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“…A number of authors have stated that the bites appear in groups of three, colloquially referred to as "breakfast, lunch, and dinner" (67,73,78,143,175,289,326). To date, the distribution of bites on patients has not been quantified or analyzed.…”

Section: Bed Bug Bite Reactionsmentioning

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Bed Bugs: Clinical Relevance and Control Options

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SUMMARY Since the late 1990s, bed bugs of the species Cimex lectularius and Cimex hemipterus have undergone a worldwide resurgence. These bed bugs are blood-sucking insects that readily bite humans. Cutaneous reactions may occur and can start out as small macular lesions that can develop into distinctive wheals of around 5 cm in diameter, which are accompanied by intense itching. Occasionally, bullous eruptions may result. If bed bugs are numerous, the patient can present with widespread urticaria or eythematous rashes. Often, bites occur in lines along the limbs. Over 40 pathogens have been detected in bed bugs, but there is no definitive evidence that they transmit any disease-causing organisms to humans. Anemia may result when bed bugs are numerous, and their allergens can trigger asthmatic reactions. The misuse of chemicals and other technologies for controlling bed bugs has the potential to have a deleterious impact on human health, while the insect itself can be the cause of significant psychological trauma. The control of bed bugs is challenging and should encompass a multidisciplinary approach utilizing nonchemical means of control and the judicious use of insecticides. For accommodation providers, risk management procedures should be implemented to reduce the potential of bed bug infestations.

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“…This has prompted a number of recent clinical reviews (67,72,78,106,126,130,143,144,175,287,289), while contemporary clinical investigations have only just begun to emerge (241,250). Despite numerous reviews, articles continue to present unsubstantiated scientific "facts" on bed bugs.…”

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“…Skabiyes di¤er dermatozlar› taklit edebilen muhteflem bir taklitçidir. Atopik dermatit, kontakt dermatit, impetigo, böcek ›s›rmas›, nörodermit, follikülit, prurigo nodülaris, pemfigoid ve pemfigus gibi büllöz deri lezyonlar›, psoriazis ve di¤er pek çok dermatoz ile kar›flabilen lezyonlar oluflturabilir 8,9 . Bizim olgumuzda skabiyesin yerleflmedi¤i bir lokalizasyon olan s›rtta lezyonlar›n bulunmas›, lezyonlar›n perforan follikülite benzemesi ve hastada diyabet, KBY bulunmas› skabiyesi öncelik-le düflündürmemifltir.…”

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“…Akarlar geceleri s›cak ortamda hareket etti¤inden, hastalarda özellikle geceleri artan fliddetli kafl›nt› görülür. Kafl›nt›n›n oluflmas›nda sarkoptun enzimleri veya d›flk›s›na karfl› geliflen, özellikle geç tip hipersensitivitenin yan›nda, tip III ve tip I immünolojik reaksiyonlar da rol oynamaktad›r 9 . Skabiyes infestasyonlar›nda tan› temel olarak klinik özellik-ler ile konur.…”

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A case of Scabies with Lesions Resembling Perforating Folliculitis and Uremic Pruritus

Akgün¹,

Akay²,

Kulluk³

et al. 2010

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SummaryScabies is an infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei and characterised by polymorphous lesions that may include burrows, papules, pustules, crusts and excoriations. Several pruritic diseases may be confused with scabies. Herein, we present a case of scabies with lesions resembling perforating folliculitis diagnosed on the basis of both clinical and histopathological view. A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus and receiving hemodialysis for ten years due to end-stage renal disease was admitted to our dermatology department with a 6-month history of severe pruritus. Based on the results of skin biopsy revealing Sarcoptes scabiei in the epidermis, the patient was diagnosed as scabies and was successfully treated with 5% permethrin. This case is presented to emphasize that scabies should be considered in the differential diagnosis in cases of chronic pruritus. (Turkderm 2010; 44: 164-6)

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“…Vesicles or pustules containing the mite may be noted at the end of the burrow, in infants and children in particular (2). The topical or systemic use of corticosteroids may mask the clinical picture of scabies and lead to uncommon presentation as scabies incognito, which can easily be mistaken for other skin diseases (3). Host response can be modified by immunosuppressive therapy (4).…”

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Scabies Incognito Presenting as a Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis-like Eruption

Karaca¹,

Kelekci²,

Er³

et al. 2015

TurkiyeParazitolDerg

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Scabies is a common parasitosis of the skin caused by Sarcoptes scabiei hominis. This infestation occurs in all geographic areas and across all age groups, races, and social classes. Poor economic conditions and lack of proper hygiene are risk factors for the disease. Subcorneal pustular dermatosis is characterized by numerous relapsing pustular eruptions on normal or mildly erythematous skin. The pustular eruption typically involves the flexural sites of the trunk and proximal extremities with pruritus and irritation symptoms. The pustules are superficial and rupture easily, resulting in a superficial crust, and they form annular, circinate, or serpiginous patterns. Here we reported a case of scabies incognito in an elderly woman that presented as subcorneal pustular dermatosis-like eruption. We assumed that this case could be reported because it is an unusual event among the general population. In conclusion, the differential diagnoses of skin diseases should be considered when diagnosing scabies. Thus, unnecessary therapy and contamination among people can be prevented. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 244-7) Keywords: Subcorneal pustular, dermatosis, scabies Received: 27.10.2014Accepted: 11.06.2015 ÖZUyuz Sarcoptes scabiei hominis'in neden olduğu yaygın bir cilt parazitozudur. İnfestasyon tüm coğrafi bölgelerde, tüm yaş grupları, ırklar ve sosyal sınıflarda oluşabilir. Kötü ekonomik durum ve uygun hijyen eksikliği hastalık için risk faktörleridir. Subkorneal püstüler dermatoz normal veya hafif eritemli cilt üzerinde çok sayıda nükseden püstüler erupsiyonlarla karakterizedir. Püstüler erupsiyon genellikle gövdeninin kıvrımlı bölgeleriyle, proksimal ekstremitelerde kaşıntı ve irritasyon belirtileri ile görülür. Yüzeysel ve kolayca yırtılan püstüller yüzeysel bir kabuklanma ile sonuçlanır ve yuvarlak, halka şeklinde ya da yılanvari bir desen oluşturabilir. Biz burada yaşlı bir hastada subkorneal püstüler dermatozis erupsiyonunu taklid eden gizli bir uyuz vakasını sunduk. Bu olgu, genel nüfus içinde alışılmadık bir olay olduğundan bildirmek için uygun olduğunu düşünmekteyiz. Sonuç olarak, cilt hastalıklarının ayırıcı tanısında uyuz göz önünde bulundurulmalıdır. Böylece, gereksiz tedavi ve insanlar arasında bulaşma önlenebilir. (Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2015; 39: 244-7)

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Scabies, pediculosis, bedbugs, and stinkbugs: uncommon presentations

Cited by 50 publications

References 94 publications

Bed Bugs: Clinical Relevance and Control Options

Bed Bugs: Clinical Relevance and Control Options

A case of Scabies with Lesions Resembling Perforating Folliculitis and Uremic Pruritus

Scabies Incognito Presenting as a Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis-like Eruption

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