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 © 2001-2009, DermAtlas | Image Name: | pediculosis_2_020403 | File Type: | jpg | |
| Diagnosis: | LICE, BODY / PEDICULOSIS CORPORIS / VAGABOND'S SKIN | Category: | infections and infestations / papulosquamous eruptions / demonstration | ||
| Body Site: | leg / foot | Age: | 47 years | ||
| Contributor: | Chris Ha, MD | ||||
| Description: | lichenification, scale, and hyperpigmentation; multiple body lice and eggs on socks | ||||
| Comments: | A 47 year old homeless man was evaluated for an itchy rash present for 3-4 months on his extremities. Examination demonstrated widespread hyperpigmentation, lichenification and excoriations particularly severe on his legs. His socks were covered with multiple adult and immature lice and, in some areas, almost confluent nits. He received a bath, a new set of clothes, and a total body application of 5 percent permethrin cream with rapid elimination of the lice and nits. Pruritus gradually improved over 3-4 weeks and he was continued on emollients. | ||||
| Related Images: | pediculosis_1_020403 | ||||
 © 2001-2009, DermAtlas | Image Name: | pediculosis_1_020403 | File Type: | jpg | |
| Diagnosis: | LICE, BODY / PEDICULOSIS CORPORIS / VAGABOND'S SKIN | Category: | infections and infestations / papulosquamous eruptions / demonstration | ||
| Body Site: | leg / foot | Age: | 47 years | ||
| Contributor: | Chris Ha, MD | ||||
| Description: | multiple adult and immature body lice and almost confluent nits on sock | ||||
| Comments: | A 47 year old homeless man was evaluated for an itchy rash present for 3-4 months on his extremities. Examination demonstrated widespread hyperpigmentation, lichenification and excoriations particularly severe on his legs. His socks were covered with multiple adult and immature lice and, in some areas, almost confluent nits. He received a bath, a new set of clothes, and a total body application of 5 percent permethrin cream with rapid elimination of the lice and nits. Pruritus gradually improved over 3-4 weeks and he was continued on emollients. | ||||
| Related Images: | pediculosis_2_020403 | ||||
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