Scabies
Gross crusting on the back due to advanced crusted scabies (SCAB-patient2)
Keywords: Back, Crusted scabies type, Erythema, Extensive hyperkeratosis, Grey-yellow lichenification, Infestation, Lichenification, Norwegian scabies, Sarcoptes scabiei mite, Skin of colour, Xerosis
What is scabies?
Scabies is a transmissible skin disease caused by the ectoparasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. This variant infests humans only; scabies cannot be caught or transferred to other animals.
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Source: Dr Kirsten Due