Crusted (Norwegian) scabies induced by use of topical corticosteroids and treated successfully with ivermectin

Authors
Marliere, V Roul, S Labreze, C Taieb, A
Citation
V. Marliere et al., Crusted (Norwegian) scabies induced by use of topical corticosteroids and treated successfully with ivermectin, J PEDIAT, 135(1), 1999, pp. 122-124
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
ISSN journal
00223476 → ACNP
Volume
135
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
122 - 124
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3476(199907)135:1<122:C(SIBU>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Crusted scabies is mainly observed in children with immunosuppression or me ntal illness. Treatment is very difficult, and relapse is frequent after to pical scabicidal therapy. We describe a case of crusted scabies, induced by long-term application of a topical corticosteroid, relapsing after topical treatment and dramatically improved by ivermectin, We suggest that ivermec tin is a safe and effective alternative therapy for the treatment of severe Sarcoptes scabiei infestation in children unresponsive to conventional tre atment.