Scabies

Scabies is a contagious parasitic infestation of the integumentary system caused by the microscopic itch mite *Sarcoptes scabiei* var. *hominis* Pathophysiologically, the female mite burrows into the stratum corneum of the epidermis to deposit eggs and feces, provoking a delayed type IV hypersensitivity response in the host Clinically, it affects individuals of all ages and is characterized by intense, nocturnal pruritus alongside erythematous papulovesicular lesions and pathognomonic serpiginou...

Scabies is a contagious parasitic infestation of the integumentary system caused by the microscopic itch mite *Sarcoptes scabiei* var. *hominis* Clinically, it affects individuals of all ages and is characterized by intense, nocturnal pruritus alongside erythematous papulovesicular lesions and pathognomonic serpiginous burrows, predominantly localized to the interdigital web spaces, flexor surfaces of the wrists, axillae, waistline, and genitalia Excoriations from persistent pruritus can comprom...

Pathophysiologically, the female mite burrows into the stratum corneum of the epidermis to deposit eggs and feces, provoking a delayed type IV hypersensitivity response in the host

Clinically, it affects individuals of all ages and is characterized by intense, nocturnal pruritus alongside erythematous papulovesicular lesions and pathognomonic serpiginous burrows, predominantly localized to the interdigital web spaces, flexor surfaces of the wrists, axillae, waistline, and genitalia

Excoriations from persistent pruritus can compromise the epidermal barrier, frequently predisposing patients to secondary bacterial infections