Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations

Unusual skin infection localization represents a challenge to physicians regarding presentation and mode of acquisition, all of which might influence the diagnosis. At the same time, the administration of incorrect drugs due to a misdiagnosis might have a negative impact on the disease course. This...

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Main Author: Alessandro Martella
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Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-02-01
Series:Dermatology Reports
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Online Access:https://www.pagepress.org/journals/dr/article/view/10098
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description Unusual skin infection localization represents a challenge to physicians regarding presentation and mode of acquisition, all of which might influence the diagnosis. At the same time, the administration of incorrect drugs due to a misdiagnosis might have a negative impact on the disease course. This article presents two case reports detailing the unusual presentation of larva migrans and scabies mites infection in two Italian patients, highlighting the importance of clinical vigilance and comprehensive evaluation of patients. These cases suggest how an accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and appropriate diagnostic tools, such as dermoscopy, for the prompt recognition of skin infections and the consequent optimal patient outcome.
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spelling doaj-art-e1f7a3fec14748c7a526d25f4dc7cbdd2025-08-20T02:14:27ZengPAGEPress PublicationsDermatology Reports2036-73922036-74062025-02-0110.4081/dr.2025.10098Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizationsAlessandro Martella0Dermatologia Myskin, Medical-Surgical Outpatient Clinic, Lecce Unusual skin infection localization represents a challenge to physicians regarding presentation and mode of acquisition, all of which might influence the diagnosis. At the same time, the administration of incorrect drugs due to a misdiagnosis might have a negative impact on the disease course. This article presents two case reports detailing the unusual presentation of larva migrans and scabies mites infection in two Italian patients, highlighting the importance of clinical vigilance and comprehensive evaluation of patients. These cases suggest how an accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion and appropriate diagnostic tools, such as dermoscopy, for the prompt recognition of skin infections and the consequent optimal patient outcome. https://www.pagepress.org/journals/dr/article/view/10098Skin infectionlarva migransscabies mitesunusual skin localizations
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Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
Dermatology Reports
Skin infection
larva migrans
scabies mites
unusual skin localizations
title Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
title_full Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
title_fullStr Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
title_full_unstemmed Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
title_short Skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites: case reports on unusual skin localizations
title_sort skin infection by larva migrans and scabies mites case reports on unusual skin localizations
topic Skin infection
larva migrans
scabies mites
unusual skin localizations
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