Crusted scabies in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Abstract
Crusted scabies is a severe and highly contagious variant of scabies, characterized by extensive infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis within the epidermis. It typically occurs in individuals with compromised immune responses to parasitic infections. Crusted scabies in patients with epidermolysis bullosa, particularly recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB), is rarely reported. Here, we describe a 14-year-old girl with severe RDEB who developed crusted scabies. Treatment with a combination of ivermectin and losartan led to significant clinical improvement.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dermatological diseases and infestations
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Skin and Cellular Biology Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Dermatology Online Journal
- Volume
- 32
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN