Myths and truths. Scabies

Authors

  • Julieta Cantone Dr. Nicolás Avellaneda Hospital, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina
  • María Belén Godoy Dr. Nicolás Avellaneda Hospital, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47196/da.v31i3.2981

Keywords:

myths and truths, scabies

Abstract

  1. “Infection occurs only through direct contact and is most common in the adult population.”
  2. “The use of dermatoscopy is very useful for diagnosing scabies.”
  3. “Itching can persist for up to a month after starting effective treatment.”

Author Biographies

Julieta Cantone, Dr. Nicolás Avellaneda Hospital, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina

Resident Dermatology Physician

María Belén Godoy, Dr. Nicolás Avellaneda Hospital, San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán Province, Argentina

Resident Dermatology Physician

References

I. Tincopa Wong O. Escabiosis (sarna): revisión epidemiológica, clínica, patogénica y terapéutica. Revista Dermatol Perú. 2017;27(2).

II. Álvarez-Salafranca M, Sánchez-Bernal J. Utilidad de la dermatoscopia en el diagnóstico de la escabiosis. Revista Medicina en Familia 2021;47:1-3.

III. Bollea-Garlatti ML, Vacas AS, Capacho-Estada D, Bollea-Garlatti LA, et ál. Serie parasitosis en dermatología. Escabiosis. Revista Hospital Italiano Buenos Aires 2016; 36:75-78.

Published

2025-12-01

Issue

Section

Young Dermatologists