Scabies mimicking relapsing atopic dermatitis

Abstract

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease clinically characterized by eczematous skin manifestations; sometimes it can manifest with non-specific clinical features, in common with other skin conditions, such as infectious and neoplastic diseases. We would like to underline the importance of accurate dermatologic examination and rigorous anamnesis in patient affected by AD, in order to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatments.

Keywords

• Atopic dermatitis
• Sarcoptes scabiei
• scabies
• eczema