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What is phthirus pubis

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Pubic lice

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How is phthiriasis diagnosed?

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Pubic lice - Can be seen by the naked eye
Nits (eggs) - seen with naked eye - adhere to hairs
Examination under light microscopy can confirm morphology if necessary

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Treatment of phthiriasis

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Malathion lotion or permethrin cream.
All body hair should be treated.
All bedding should be washed at high temperatures.
Sexual partners need treatment.

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Transmission of phthirus

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public lice transmitted by close body contact

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incubation period for phthirus (lice)

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incubation period usually 5 days to several weeks

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Symptoms / signs of phthirus (lice)

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itching
can be asymptomatic
visible lice or nits (eggs)
Blue macules (maculae caeruleae) may be visible at feeding sites

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What areas can be affected by phthirus (lice)

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Adult lice infest coarse hairs of the pubic area, body hair and, rarely, eyebrows and eyelashes
Eggs (nits) are laid which adhere to the hairs

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Management of phthirus pubis (lice)

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Lotions more effective than shampoos
apply to all body hair including beard + moustache
A second application after 3-7 days

  • Malathion 0.5%. Apply to dry hair- wash out 2 - 12hrs
  • Permethrin 1% cream - Apply to damp hair- wash out 10min
  • Phenothrin 0.2% - apply to dry hair - wash out 2hr
  • Carbaryl 0.5 and 1% - Apply to dry hair - wash out 12 hr

avoid close body contact until they + partner(s) completed treatment + follow-up
full STI screen

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Treatment of pubic lice infestation of eyelashes

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permethrin 1% lotion - keep eyes closed - 10 minute application
OR
inert ophthalmic ointment with white / yellow paraffin base applied to the eyelashes BD for 8-10 days - works by suffocating lice - avoids risk of eye irritation

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treatment of phthirus pubis (lice) in pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Permethrin is safe

Permethrin 1% cream - Apply to damp hair- wash out 10min

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Advice for sexual partners of patients with phthirus pubis (lice)

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Examine and treat current sexual partners should be examined and treated
Contact tracing - partners in last 3 months

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follow up for patients treated for phthirus pubis (lice)

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Review at 1 week - re-examine for absence of lice
Treatment failure should be given an alternative
Dead nits may remain adherent to hairs - does not imply treatment failure - nits can be removed with a nit comb

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What is scabies

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Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis

human itch mite

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Lifecycle of scabies mite

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lifecycle of sarcoptes = 4-6 weeks
Mites burrow into skin + lay eggs
eggs hatch 
~10% grow into adults in 10 - 15 days
female lays ~25 eggs and dies
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Transmission of scabies

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close skin contact
frequently sexually acquired
mites can live off a host for 24-36 hours
Fomite transmission is uncommon but can occur

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Why is format transmission more common in crusted scabies

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greater number of mites present

and mites can survive longer - up to 7 days

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Symptoms of classical scabies infection

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intense generalised itching
worse at night
due to delayed type-IV hypersensitivity reaction to mites, and mite faeces + eggs

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How long after primary infestation do symptoms of scabies occur

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Symptoms begin 3-6 weeks after primary infestation
earlier ( 1-3 days) in a re- infested person
Scabies is infectious before the rash develops

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signs of scabies infestation

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most common = erythematous papules
excoriation 
characteristic distribution 
pathognomonic lesion= burrow -linear intra-epidermal tunnel = short wavy greyish/ white threadlike elevations of 2-10mm length
Nodular lesions
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Anatomical sites commonly affected by scabies

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interdigital webspaces / sides of fingers / under finger nails
flexor aspects of wrists / extensor aspects of elbows
anterior + posterior axillary folds
around nipples / penis + scrotum / umbilicus
upper medial thighs / buttocks / sides + back of feet

Spares face + scalp

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what is Norwegian scabies

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Crusted scabies / Scabies crustosa / Norwegian scabies) occur in immunocompromised states

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When does crusted scabies occur

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occur in immunocompromised states

e.g. in AIDS, leprosy, lymphoma, systemic or potent topical steroids, organ transplant recipients, elderly

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what proportion of patents with crusted scabies have no identifiable risk factor (e.g. no immunocompromised)

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40%

suggests possible genetic susceptibility

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Symptoms / signs of crusted scabies

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Erythematous 
scaly 
crusted lesions 
can be malodorous 
associated with fissuring 
can affect any part of the body including the face and scalp 
itching may be mild or absent
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If a healthy patient contracts scabies from a patient with crusted scabies what type of scabies will they develop?
classical scabies | unless also immunocompromised / genetically susceptible to crusted scabies
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complications of crusted scabies
Sepsis - as fissures associated with crusted scabies provide an entry point for bacteria
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Can humans contract animal scabies?
``` Humans can rarely contract scabies from pet dogs (canine scabies = Sarcoptes scabiei var canis) or cats (feline scabies = Notoedres cati.) ``` incubation period is shorter lesion distribution confined to sites of contact with the animal burrows not seen self-limiting as mites do not reproduce in humans hosts treatment of animal only
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what is Scabies Incognito
``` altered clinical presentation following use of topical steroids widespread atypical papular lesions may mimic generalized eczema Symptoms are masked but patient remains infectious ```
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Diagnosis of scabies
clinical history and distribution / appearance of skin lesions. +/- Microscopic identification of mites / eggs / faecal pellets (scybala) from scrapings +/- burrow ink test +/- dermoscopy
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Preparation of a skin scraping for microscopy in suspected scabies
``` Scraping of the skin burrows with a scalpel blade Place specimen on a glass slide Add 10% potassium hydroxide ( dissolves excess keratin) OR ``` Apply a drop of mineral oil to the lesion Scrape away the entire lesion with the scalpel blade transfer to slide
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What is the burrow ink test for suspected scabies
Apply black / blue ink to suspected papule remove surface ink with alcohol wipe t positive test = characteristic dark zigzagged line running away from the lesion = ink tracking down mite burrow
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Differential diagnosis for scabies
``` Impetigo folliculitis papular urticaria atopic dermatitis contact dermatitis dermatitis herpetiformis psoriasis seborrhoeic dermatitis pytiriasis rosea secondary syphilis lymphoma ```
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Complications of scabies
Secondary bacterial infection - staph aureus / group A β-haemolytic strep / peptostreptococci resulting in impetigo / folliculitis / furunculosis / ecthyma / abscess Secondary eczematisation due to constant scratching / irritant effects of medication glomerulonephritis leucocytoclastic vasculitis
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what is furunculosis
a deep infection of the hair follicle leading to abscess formation with accumulation of pus and necrotic tissue = furuncle (i.e. boil)
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treatment options for scabies
- permethrin 5% cream - malathion aqueous 0.5% liquid - benzyl benzoate 25% emulsion (not recommended) - oral ivermectin (less effective than permethrin) [topical ivermectin not available in UK]
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why is benzyl benzoate 25% emulsion not recommended as treatment for scabies
not as effective as Permethrin or Malathion | may cause skin irritation
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General advice for patients with scabies
Hot wash (60°C) - bedding / clothing / towels used during the previous four days before or by dry-cleaning or by sealing in a plastic bag for at least 72 hours
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Recommended regimen for Permethrin 5% cream to treat scabies
Permethrin 5% cream - apply to whole body from the chin + ears downwards - pay special attention to areas between the fingers / toes / under nails - apply treatment to cool dry skin - allow lotion / cream to dry before dressing in clean clothing - Wash off cream after 8 - 12 hr - reapply 1 week later. - if hands are washed with soap within 8 hours then reapply cream
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Which groups of patients with scabies should be advised to apply permethrin cream to the whole body including face + scalp
people who are immunosuppressed the very young the elderly people
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Recommended regimen for Malathion 0.5% aqueous lotion to treat scabies
Malathion 0.5% aqueous lotion - apply to whole body from the chin + ears downwards - pay special attention to areas between the fingers / toes / under nails - apply treatment to cool dry skin - allow lotion / cream to dry before dressing in clean clothing - Wash off cream after 24 hr - reapply 1 week later. - if hands are washed with soap within 24 hours then reapply
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Alternative regimen for scabies treatment | i.e not Malathion or Permethrin
Ivermectin - oral - dose 200 mcg/kg 2 weeks apart - available on a named patient basis. - used in the treatment of crusted scabies that does not respond to topical treatment alone - adverse events associated with ivermectin = rash / vomiting / abdominal pain
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Treatment of crusted scabies
Combination treatment topical permethrin cream OD for 7 days then 2x weekly until cure + oral ivermectin (200 mcg/kg) on days 1,2,8,9 and 15 should be isolated + barrier nursing Treat all household members
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Management of post scabetic itch
crotamiton 10% cream (2-3 times a day) Or - if the scabies mites have definitely been eradicated - use topical hydrocortisone 1% Night time sedative antihistamine may help emollients for dry skin/eczema
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What is post scabetic itch
Itching may continue up to 2 weeks after successful scabies treatment Treatment failure suspected if new burrows appear or if itching persists >2-4 weeks
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Treatment of scabies in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Permethrin 5% cream. Alternatively use Malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid remove the liquid or cream from the nipples before breastfeeding and reapply afterwards Avoid oral antihistamines during pregnancy
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Treatment of sexual partners of patients with scabies
Examine and treat - Current sexual partners - household members - others with close personal contact Contact tracing = 1 month
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Follow-up for scabies
not generally required Return if pruritus persists >2 weeks Return if new burrows appear
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for scabies which treatments has there been documented resistance to?
documented resistance for both permethrin and ivermectin

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