Scabies - an Ever Urgent Problem

Czech version

Authors: J. Rulcová; A. Pospíšilová; A. Knezovičová
Authors‘ workplace: II. dermatovenerologická klinika, FNB, LF MU, Brno, přednostka doc. MUDr. A. Pospíšilová, CSc.
Published in: Prakt. Lék. 2000; (4): 220-222
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Overview

Scabies is one of the frequent skin diseases which is becoming urgent in recent years:
i t is causedby a parasite - Sarcoptes scabiei. In the manifestations of the disease also the allergic reactionof the organism to excrement’s of the parasite participates, manifested by the formation of smallpapules, itching, frequently also the development of urticaria.Treatment of the disease which is indicated also in all people sharing the same home, involveslocal application of preparations containing hexachlorocyclohexane (e.g. Jacutin lotion, gel),benzyl benzoate or sulphur. Adherence to hygienic measures is equally important.

Key words:
scabies - clinical aspects - treatment.

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