Crusted scabies in an elderly healthy male: a case report

Abstract

A 70-year-old man with no significant medical history presented with pruritic scaly rash all over body since 2 years. On examination, diffuse crusted plaques were seen over groin, hands, feet, genitals, and buttocks. Potassium hydroxide mount of skin scraping revealed plenty of mites. Diagnosis of crusted scabies was made. The patient and his contacts were treated with oral ivermectin, topical permethrin, and antihistamines.

Keywords

• crusted scabies
• ivermectin
• permethrin