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Initial stage of crusted scabies and possible diagnostic characteristics: A case series

Parasitology
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis (S. scabiei). Common scabies, the most prevalent clinical subtype of scabies, is characterized by pruritus, multiple skin lesions and low mite burden.
Wanchen Li, Lin Song, Tao Guo, Yaliu Wu, Xiaoli Li, Hongfeng Li, Jianjun Li, Simiao Li   +7 more
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The efficacy of sampling strategies for estimating scabies prevalence.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundEstimating community level scabies prevalence is crucial for targeting interventions to areas of greatest need. The World Health Organisation recommends sampling at the unit of households or schools, but there is presently no standardised ...
Nefel Tellioglu, Rebecca H Chisholm, Jodie McVernon, Nicholas Geard, Patricia Therese Campbell   +4 more
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Validation of the German version of Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life (InToDermQoL) Questionnaire

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and Objectives Skin diseases can greatly impair quality of life (QoL) of pediatric patients and their families. The Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life questionnaire (InToDermQoL) is the first skin‐generic instrument assessing QoL in children ≤ 4 years, as reported by their caregiver. This study aimed to psychometrically
Juliane Traxler, Neuza da Silva Burger, Matthias Augustin, Hagen Ott, Sanna Hoffmann, Regina Fölster‐Holst, Maria Baumeister, Petra Staubach, Rachel Sommer   +8 more
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Prospective study in a porcine model of sarcoptes scabiei indicates the association of Th2 and Th17 pathways with the clinical severity of scabies.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015
BackgroundUnderstanding of scabies immunopathology has been hampered by the inability to undertake longitudinal studies in humans. Pigs are a useful animal model for scabies, and show clinical and immunologic changes similar to those in humans.
Kate E Mounsey, Hugh C Murray, Helle Bielefeldt-Ohmann, Cielo Pasay, Deborah C Holt, Bart J Currie, Shelley F Walton, James S McCarthy   +7 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of scabies among children living in Madrasahs (Islamic religious boarding schools) of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Paediatrics Open
Introduction To determine the prevalence and associated factors of scabies among the children living in the Madrasahs (Islamic religious educational institution) of Bangladesh was the objective of the study.
M. J. Hasan, Md Adur Rafi, Taha Choudhury, Md. Golam Hossain   +3 more
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Paediatrics: how to manage scabies

Drugs in Context, 2021
This narrative review addresses scabies, a highly contagious, pruritic infestation of the skin caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. Scabies is a common disorder that has a prevalence worldwide estimated to be between 200 and 300 million ...
Russell Thompson, Sean Westbury, D. Slape   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Commercial clays in cosmetic formulations for hair care: Characterization and application to improve the mechanical properties of hair fibre

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, EarlyView.
The shampoo and conditioner bar formulations enhanced hair gloss, promoting softness, improved cuticle alignment, and effective protection of hair shafts against external aggressors. Findings from mechanical properties measurements indicate that the clay‐containing formulations enhance the mechanical strength of hair, contributing to stronger and more ...
João Pedro Gonçalves de Souza Soares, Melânia Lopes Cornélio, Fausthon Fred da Silva   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Not all scabies come with a… burrow

Dermatology Reports
Dear Editor, Bullous scabies is one of the most rare variant of scabies. Scabies is an itchy skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabies var. hominis. Recently, it was included in the World Health Organization roadmap for neglected tropical diseases from
Pietro Pasquale Cozza, Valeria Falcomatà, Antonino De Caridi, Alessia Chiarello, Antonella Tammaro, Stefano Dastoli   +5 more
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Norwegian scabies [PDF]

QJM, 2013
Norwegian scabies is a severe form of scabies infestation, which usually occurs in people who are immunosuppressed, severely physically incapacitated or elderly. Unlike classical scabies, it is characterized by a plethora of mites on the skin surface and also affects the scalp, face, back and the periungual folds.
Bassi, A., Arunachalam, M., Galeone, M., Scarfi, F., Difonzo, E. M.   +4 more
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European S2k guidelines on management of autoimmune blistering diseases in children and adolescents

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, EarlyView.
Autoimmune blistering disorders (AIBDs) in children are rare, challenging to diagnose and treat and often require immunosuppressants. Until now, no paediatric care guidelines existed. The EADV Task Force for AIBDs has developed the consensus‐based recommendations, enabling physicians to adopt a uniform, tailored treatment strategy to improve outcomes ...
A. Nanda, B. Tedbirt, C. Bodemer, M. C. Bolling, M. El Hachem, M. Nikolić, E. Benton, M. Caproni, D. De, D. Didona, K. Drenovska, M. Goebeler, M. Hertl, B. Horváth, M. Kasperkiewicz, D. Kiritsi, M. Larralde, A. V. Marzano, J. Meijer, D. F. Murrell, J. Powell, E. Sprecher, N. S. Chandran, M. M. Tomayko, S. Uzun, N. van Beek, H. Ott, A. Patsatsi, A. Torrelo, A. Welfringer‐Morin, E. Schmidt, P. Joly   +31 more
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