Abstract
Two patients aged 50 and 84 years presented with generalized itching eczema that has been treated with external and internal steroids for months. Despite therapy, the condition worsened continuously. Examination of skin scrapings revealed numerous mites, so Norwegian scabies was diagnosed. General examinations excluded underlying diseases. Treatment with steroids over months most likely led via immunosuppression to the exacerbation of the disease.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Animals
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Mites / ultrastructure
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Opportunistic Infections / chemically induced*
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Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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Opportunistic Infections / pathology
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Scabies / chemically induced*
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Scabies / drug therapy
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Scabies / pathology
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Skin / pathology