The Open Emergency Medicine Journal

2010, 3 : 25-26
Published online 2010 October 12. DOI: 10.2174/1876542401003010025
Publisher ID: TOEMJ-3-25

Norwegian Scabies: A Challenging Dermatologic Condition

Massimo Federico and Larry Mellick
Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, 1120 15th Street, Georgia, 30912, USA

ABSTRACT

Norwegian scabies is a rare skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabei var hominis. This condition typically presents with widespread, crusted lesions associated with hyperkeratotic scales. The elderly, the debilitated, and patients who are immunocompromised are at risk for this more severe form of scabies. The authors discuss the presentation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this dermatologic condition.

Keywords:

Norwegian scabies, Sarcoptes scabei var hominis, Scabies, Dermatology.