title: [Steroid-induced scabies norvegica].
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.
authors.affiliation: Dermatologische Klinik, Universität Regensburg.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Karrer
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Szeimies
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Wlotzke
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Stolz
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Hohenleutner
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Landthaler
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008925:Mites / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012532:Scabies / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones