Human scabies is an quest fryer intensely pruritic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var.hominis.Crusted scabies (previously known as Norwegian scabies) is a rare form, very contagious and transmitted by direct contact with the skin.Despite being readily treatable, a delayed diagnosis often leads to widespread infestation of contacts, and therefore difficult to restrain.
This case concerns a patient where dermoscopy (with scabetic burrows and a visible hand-glider structure), together with keychron m4 direct microscopic examination, allowed a prompt diagnosis, thereby reinforcing the increasing importance of this technique in daily practice.