Pseudosarcoptic mange in a child. Case from practice

Abstract

The article describes a clinical case of pseudoscabies. The parents of the child G., 10 yearsт old, turned to the pediatrician at the place of residence with complaints about sluggish and long-lasting rashes in the neck area on the left. The boy has been ill for two months. He was observed by a dermatovenereologist with suspected allergic dermatitis, received treatment with desensitizing drugs and corticosteroids. It was noteworthy that on the skin of the neck on the left, multiple papules of a rounded shape, pink in color were visualized, some of them were covered with hemorrhagic crusts. Due to the lack of effect from therapy and due to the fact that pseudo-scabies was suspected, a 10 % sodium benzyl benzoate ointment was prescribed. On the 4th day from the start of therapy, there was a positive trend. Thus, this clinical case is of practical interest for attracting the attention of doctors to a thorough history taking, searching for the causes leading to a protracted course of the disease and timely change of treatment regimen.