Scaly rash and a mite: If not scabies, why scabies shaped?
Abstract
A 42-year-old male presented for evaluation of a mildly pruritic rash to the upper back, present for over 1 year. He had no chronic medical illnesses, took no medications and had no history of drug allergies. Physical examination revealed a thin scaly plaque on his upper back (Fig 1, A). Similar lesions were present on the anterior trunk. Skin scraping with chlorazol black stain was performed and revealed fungal hyphae and yeast with a “spaghetti and meatball appearance” (Fig 1, B) and a mite (Fig 1, C).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nail Diseases and Treatments
Dermatological diseases and infestations
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Publication details
- Journal / source
- JAAD Case Reports
- Volume
- 71
- Pages
- 210–212
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN