%0 Case Reports
%T Norwegian scabies presenting as erythroderma: A case report.
%A Chen HJ
%A Lu CY
%A Huang GM
%A Tang LL
%J World J Clin Cases
%V 12
%N 21
%D 2024 Jul 26
%M 39070813
%F 1.534
%R 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i21.4802
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Norwegian scabies (NS) is a serious parasitic skin condition. Although NS is one of the causes of erythroderma, it is frequently overlooked. Therefore, it is essential to raise awareness regarding NS presenting as erythroderma.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>We present a case of NS that persisted for more than 3 years. After following nonstandard treatment, the patient's rash worsened and gradually progressed into erythroderma. Finally, NS was diagnosed by skin microscopy and pathology.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>When patients with pruritic dermatosis have high-risk factors such as prolonged bed rest and immunodeficiency, clinicians need to enhance their awareness of NS and ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment.