Genital nodular scabies

Nodular scabies is a less common manifestation of scabies. It is characterized by firm, erythematous, pruritic nodules, often involving the genitalia. Diagnosis can be made clinically, and first-line treatment is topical permethrin or oral ivermectin.

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Published in:IDCases 2020-01, Vol.22, p.e00947, Article e00947
Main Authors: Tai, Don Bambino Geno, Abu Saleh, Omar, Miest, Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genital nodule
Scabies
Sexually transmitted infection
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Summary:Nodular scabies is a less common manifestation of scabies. It is characterized by firm, erythematous, pruritic nodules, often involving the genitalia. Diagnosis can be made clinically, and first-line treatment is topical permethrin or oral ivermectin.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00947