Spreaded Scabies in Elder Patient - Case Report

Abstract

Sarcoptes scabei is the organism that is known to cause skin infection which is scientifically referred to as scabies. These micro-organisms are capable to live for months underneath the skin. The organisms over-weighs a length of about 0.5mm which is eight legged and Sarcoptes scabei var. hominis is its scientific term. Along with other organisms that cause skin diseases like tinea and pyoderma, scabies is one of the most common skin disease in children. A 62 years old female patient was bought to the female medical ward with complaints of itching and redness on skin in the chin and cheek regions, pimple like bumps, irritation of skin and dryness since 1 month. Scabies is a very common skin disease observed in more number of patients, topical ointments like permethrin, benzyl benzoate lotion can completely cure the disease by using along with antihistamines at appropriate doses, the patient should also be provided with counseling for further prevention of infection