title: Gamasoidosis illustrated--from the nest to dermoscopy.
abstract: Gamasoidosis (acariasis, avian-mite dermatitis or bird-mite dermatitis) is a challenging diagnosis that is becoming more common because of the frequent use of window air conditioners in tropical countries. These devices may serve as shelters for nests of urban birds such as pigeons. Dermatologists should become familiar with this infestation to establish the correct diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, School of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo (FMRP-USP) - São Paulo (SP), Brazil. cwambier@usp.br
authors.forename: Carlos Gustavo
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Wambier
authors.forename: Sarah Perillo de Farias
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Wambier
mesh_terms: D000389:Air Conditioning / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000473:pathology; D046169:Dermoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000209:etiology*