Dermoscopy applied to pediculosis corporis diagnosis()

We report the case of a 47-year-old homeless male with a massive infestation of Pediculus humanus corporis on his entire body. Dermoscopy helped to diagnose pediculosis by showing the involvement of scalp, beard and the genital region in this disease.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Martins, Luiz Gustavo, Bernardes, Fred, Quaresma, Maria Victória, Bellott, Thiago Rubin, Botelho, Larissa Nascimento, Prata, Ana Cecília Studart
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2014
Materias:
Imaging In Tropical Dermatology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4056717/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24937833
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142654
Descripción
Sumario:We report the case of a 47-year-old homeless male with a massive infestation of Pediculus humanus corporis on his entire body. Dermoscopy helped to diagnose pediculosis by showing the involvement of scalp, beard and the genital region in this disease.

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