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Non-pruritic bullous scabies in an immunosuppressed pediatric patient.

Authors :
Salame N
Holland V
Source :
Pediatric dermatology [Pediatr Dermatol] 2019 Jul; Vol. 36 (4), pp. 552-553. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 15.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Bullous scabies is an uncommon subtype of scabies that frequently mimics other blistering skin diseases. Nocturnal pruritus is a hallmark symptom of bullous scabies. We report an unusual case of bullous scabies presenting in the absence of pruritus in an immunosuppressed pediatric patient. It is critical that clinicians consider the diagnosis of bullous scabies in any patient with bullae, irrespective of pruritus symptoms.<br /> (© 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1525-1470
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30989695
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.13797