Crusted scabies in systemic lupus erythematosus: More than a mite contagious case

• Main Authors: Eva Lydiawati (Author), Indropo Agusni (Author), Dwi Murtiastutik (Author), Evy Ervianti (Author), S. Sawitri (Author), Trisiswati Indranarum (Author), Septiana Widyantari (Author), Hasnikmah Mappamasing (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Crusted scabies is characterized by hyperkeratosis and crusting of the skin due to the profuse proliferation of mites. It is resulting from an altered host response to the infestation. There are some various cutaneous and immunologic diseases that have been described to predispose to crusted scabies...