scabies

Summary

Introduction. Scabies is a common, transmittable parasitic disease caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Clinical variations and similarity to other dermatoses cause diagnostic issues and late diagnosis. A misdiagnosis and pointless use of glucocorticosteroids complicate diagnostics further, and the right treatment is delayed.

Objectives. The aim of this article is to present epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, clinical variants, diagnostic procedure and treatment options of scabies.