Parasitic Skin Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is Scabies
A
a parasitic skin infection caused by Scabies scabei
2
Q
Incubation period of Scabies
A
up to 6 weeks
3
Q
Presentation of Scabies
A
Very itchy papules, vesicles, pustules and nodules
- finger webs
- wrists
- genitals
4
Q
Tx of Scabies
A
- Permethrin or Invermectin
2. Malathion lotion or benzyl benzoate (less expensive than 1)
5
Q
How is Malathion lotion applied as a Tx for scabies
A
Applied overnight to the whole body then washed off the next day
6
Q
Is benzyl benzoate suitable as a Tx for scabies in everyone
A
No - avoid in children as it is very irritant
7
Q
What is pediculosis capitus
A
Head lice
8
Q
What is pediculosis corporis
A
Body lice
9
Q
What is pediculosis corporis also known as
A
Vagabond’s disease
