Severe pediculosis capitus: a case of "crusted lice" with autoeczematization.

We present a case of treatment-resistant pediculosis capitus resulting in diffuse autoeczematization of the torso and extremities and severe crusting and scaling of the scalp, which we called "crusted lice." This eruption differs from the well-described id reaction known as "pediculid" and represents a more dramatic manifestation of rampant infestation. This paper provides an up-to-date review of treatment options available for pediculosis humanus capitus, including newer medications like the ones that eventually led to resolution of our patient's extreme infestation. PMID: 27136626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27136626?dopt=Abstract

Source: Dermatol Online J - May 3, 2016 Category: Dermatology Authors: Connor CJ, Selby JC, Wanat KA Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research

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