Nail Scabies: An Unusual Presentation Often Overlooked and Mistreated.
Nail scabies is an interesting clinical presentation of scabies. Although it is usually found concomitant with characteristic dermatologic manifestations, it may present as an isolated finding in the immunocompromised host. This condition is commonly mistaken with other diseases such as nail dystrophy, nail psoriasis and onychomycosis. We report two cases of unusual nail presentations that provide clues to diagnosis. Also, literature on unusual nail and dermatologic presentations was reviewed to recognize dermatologist consideration for appropriate treatment options.
Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Therdpong
T
Tempark
Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ramrada
R
Lekwuttikarn
Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Susheera
S
Chatproedprai
Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Siriwan
S
Wananukul
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003023:Cloxacillin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D009262:Nails / Q000473:pathology*; D009824:Ointments / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012532:Scabies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D009824:Ointments; D001556:Hexachlorocyclohexane; D007559:Ivermectin; D003023:Cloxacillin
nail scabies; scabies.