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Title

Nail Scabies: An Unusual Presentation Often Overlooked and Mistreated.

Authors

Tempark, Therdpong; Lekwuttikarn, Ramrada; Chatproedprai, Susheera; Wananukul, Siriwan

Abstract

Nail scabies is an interesting clinical presentation of scabies. Although it is usually found concomitant with characteristic dermatologic manifestations, it may present as an isolated finding in the immunocompromised host. This condition is commonly mistaken with other diseases such as nail dystrophy, nail psoriasis and onychomycosis. We report two cases of unusual nail presentations that provide clues to diagnosis. Also, literature on unusual nail and dermatologic presentations was reviewed to recognize dermatologist consideration for appropriate treatment options.

Subjects

DISEASES; IMMUNOCOMPROMISED patients; PSORIASIS; DYSTROPHY; ONYCHOMYCOSIS

Publication

Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2017, Vol 63, Issue 2, p155

ISSN

0142-6338

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1093/tropej/fmw058