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The Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine Diagnostic Challenges with Scabies: Report of Two Cases and Literature of Review [anatol j fm]
anatol j fm. 2022; 5(3): 184-186 | DOI: 10.5505/anatoljfm.2022.57855

Diagnostic Challenges with Scabies: Report of Two Cases and Literature of Review

Özge Atay1, Suna Asılsoy1, Şebnem Aktan2, Nevin Uzuner1
1Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
2Department of Dermatology, Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye

Infantile acropustulosis is characterized by recurrent intensely itchy vesiculopustular lesions. Although its etiology has not been clarified, its relationship with scabies is still under discussion. In this review, the clinical findings of a 3-month-old male patient who presented with vesiculopustular lesions starting from the soles of the feet, and a 5.5-month-old male patient who presented with erythematous papulopustular lesions unresponsive to topical steroid therapy are presented considering the literature. In cases with scabies-like lesions, making differential diagnosis with the opinion of pediatricians and dermatologists will prevent unnecessary drug use and possible drug resistance development.

Keywords: Atopic dermatitis, eczema, infant, scabies

Özge Atay, Suna Asılsoy, Şebnem Aktan, Nevin Uzuner. Diagnostic Challenges with Scabies: Report of Two Cases and Literature of Review. anatol j fm. 2022; 5(3): 184-186

Corresponding Author: Özge Atay, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English
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