Dermoscopy applied to pediculosis corporis diagnosis

Abstract

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

Keywords

• Dermoscopy
• Lice infestations
• Pediculus