title: Scaly scalp associated with crusted scabies: case series.
abstract: The diagnosis of crusted scabies is becoming more relevant due to the increase in number of immunocompromised patients. To date, more than 200 cases have been reported in the literature. However, crusted scabies seems to be under-diagnosed because of its unusual presentations. In this case series we present history, clinical manifestations, KOH smear, and histopathological findings of a series of four patients with crusted scabies. Scaly scalp was a prominent feature of the disease in all cases. Examination of and treatment of the scalp of patients with suspected crusted scabies should not be neglected. A KOH smear from the scalp offers a simple and reliable technique for diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Minya University, Al-Minya, Egypt. taganbar@yahoo.com
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Anbar
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: El-Domyati
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Mansour
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Ahmad
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012520:Sarcoptes scabiei; D012532:Scabies / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology; D012867:Skin / Q000469:parasitology / Q000473:pathology*