A Rare Case of Vasculitis Induced by Crusted Scabies Infection

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Catherine Lyons, BS, BA
Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA

Lydia A. Luu, MD
Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA

Seth M. Martin, MD
Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA

Olivia L. Schenck, MD
Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA

Keywords

general dermatology, crusted scabies, scabies, LCV, leukocytoclastic vasculitis, vasculitis, Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, mite

Abstract

Here we present a 70-year-old man who presented with a rare case of cutaneous leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) secondary to a crusted scabies (Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis) mite infestation. Few cases have been reported in the literature of LCV in association with scabies as LCV is typically caused by a bacterial or viral infection or other malignancy. Since this combination of cutaneous manifestations is rare, diagnosis and treatment may be delayed, allowing for the development of advanced disease.

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Nov 13, 2023
DOI https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.7.6.12

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Lyons, C., Luu, L., Martin, S., & Schenck, O. (2023). A Rare Case of Vasculitis Induced by Crusted Scabies Infection. SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, 7(6), 1155–1160. https://doi.org/10.25251/skin.7.6.12
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