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Medical Anthropology Quarterly, EarlyView.Abstract This article examines the embodied and institutional forms of marginalization experienced by Mexican deportees in Tijuana. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork conducted in clinics and social service organizations, it explores how deportees are corporeally stigmatized, denied legal recognition, and pathologized as addicts in need of coercive ...
Carlos Martinez
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An Itchy Problem: A Clinical Case of Crusted Scabies
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2017 Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. A more severe form called crusted or Norwegian scabies may occur in immunosuppressed patients and the elderly.
António Araújo Ferreira +4 more
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The public health control of scabies: priorities for research and action.
The Lancet, 2019 Scabies is a parasitic disease of the skin that disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. The disease causes considerable morbidity and leads to severe bacterial infection and immune-mediated disease. Scientific advances from the past 5 years
Daniel T. Engelman +25 more
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Pathogenesis and Therapeutics for Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin: A Systematic Review
International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 65, Issue 4, Page 706-723, April 2026.ABSTRACT Chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO) is a distressing condition characterized by persistent itch lasting over 6 weeks without an identifiable cause. The underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Yagiz Matthew Akiska +8 more
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Scabies in Spain? A comprehensive epidemiological picture
PLoS ONE, 2021 Introduction Scabies is a neglected disease stablished worldwide with a fairy well determined incidence. In high-income countries, it often causes outbreaks affecting the residents and staff of institutions and long-term facilities, usually hard to ...
Lidia Redondo-Bravo +6 more
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JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 20-25, March 2026.ABSTRACT Skin changes such as xerosis and pruritus are common complications among diabetes patients and may lead to serious adverse events such as diabetic foot syndrome and amputations. Evidence suggests that daily application of optimal skincare, including gentle cleansers and moisturizers, may help improve skin barrier function, preventing ...
Robert S. Kirsner +5 more
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Sexually transmitted scabies in resource-limited settings: a facility-based cross-sectional study [PDF]
Infectious Diseases and Tropical MedicineObjective: Recent surges in scabies incidence in some countries have been attributed to increased transmission through sexual contact. Few data are available on the burden of sexually transmitted scabies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
A. Ajani +7 more
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JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 138-143, March 2026.Dermatological conditions are common but often undertreated, causing unnecessary suffering. Teledermatology offers remote consultations to improve access. Our study analyzed 140 consultations in 125 inmates, mostly male with skin type IV. Itching and pain were frequent symptoms; eczema and scabies were common diagnoses.
Thaadsajini Manivannan +7 more
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Scabies in Indonesia: Epidemiology and Prevention
Insights in Public Health Journal, 2020 Scabies is still a health problem in the world, including Indonesia. The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 stated that scabies is included in the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) which requires large-scale control.
Reqgi First Trasia
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Impact of an Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration on Scabies Prevalence in a Remote Australian Aboriginal Community. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015 BACKGROUND:Scabies is endemic in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with 69% of infants infected in the first year of life. We report the outcomes against scabies of two oral ivermectin mass drug administrations (MDAs) delivered 12 ...
Thérèse M Kearns +13 more
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