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Parasites of the skin and hair.
Prim Care. 1991 Mar; 18(1):167-83.PC

Abstract

Because scratching is nature's treatment for ectoparasites, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any pruritic rash. Usually, the diagnosis is not difficult to make if the clinician suspects an ectoparasitic cause and is familiar with the symptoms and signs of these disorders. The diagnosis is confirmed using a few instruments and basic office supplies. The clinician must treat not only the individual patient but must also consider the source of the infection because others may require treatment. Family and community education about removal of the parasites from the patient's environment is one of the clinician's responsibilities.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Blondell RD
Department of Family Practice, University of Louisville, Kentucky.

MeSH

AnimalsHair DiseasesHumansLice InfestationsMite InfestationsScabiesSkin DiseasesTick Infestations

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Review

Language

eng

PubMed ID

2011636

Citation

Blondell, R D.. "Parasites of the Skin and Hair." Primary Care, vol. 18, no. 1, 1991, pp. 167-83.
Blondell RD. Parasites of the skin and hair. Prim Care. 1991;18(1):167-83.
Blondell, R. D. (1991). Parasites of the skin and hair. Primary Care, 18(1), 167-83.
Blondell RD. Parasites of the Skin and Hair. Prim Care. 1991;18(1):167-83. PubMed PMID: 2011636.
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