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  • Title: Crusted (Norwegian) scabies following systemic and topical corticosteroid therapy.
    Author: Binić I, Janković A, Jovanović D, Ljubenović M.
    Journal: J Korean Med Sci; 2010 Jan; 25(1):188-91. PubMed ID: 20052371.
    Abstract:
    It is a case study of a 62-yr-old female with crusted (Norwegian) scabies, which appeared during her treatment with systemic and topical corticosteroid therapy, under the diagnosis of erythroderma. In the same time, the patient had been suffered from hypothyoidism, and her skin changes were misdiagnosed, because it was thought that they are associated with her endocrine disorder. Suddenly, beside the erythema, her skin became hyperkeratotic, with widespread scaling over the trunk and limbs, and crusted lesions appeared on her scalp and ears. The microscopic examination of the skin scales with potassium hydroxide demonstrated numerous scabies mites and eggs. Repeated topical treatments with lindan, benzoyl benzoat and 10% precipitated sulphur ointment led to the complete resolution of her skin condition.
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