Dermoscopy applied to pediculosis corporis diagnosis

We report the case of a 47-year-old homeless male with a massive infestation of Pediculus humanus corporison his entire body. Dermoscopy helped to diagnose pediculosis by showing the involvement of scalp, beard and the genital region in this disease.

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Main Authors: Martins,Luiz Gustavo, Bernardes Filho,Fred, Quaresma,Maria Victória, Bellott,Thiago Rubin, Botelho,Larissa Nascimento, Prata,Ana Cecília Studart
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2014
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0365-05962014000300513
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