Diagnosis: Crusted Scabies
Description: Web space crusts and scales of crusted or Norwegian scabies. Highly contageous. Needs treatment with several alternating daily courses of Ivermectin and topical Permethrin applied all over.
Morphology: Crusts
Site: Hand,dorsum
Sex: M
Age: 76
Type: Clinical
Submitted By: Ian McColl
Differential DiagnosisHistory:
Itchy scaly rash in an elderly patient. Often not recognised as scabies because of the extent of the crusting.