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Scabies associated with granulomatous infiltrates due to secondary bacterial infections and a good immune response.
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Scabies nodosa often affects infants, small children and older people and is the result of a pronounced immunological reaction to the mites' excretions and decomposition products.
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Therapy for scabies, see there. In addition, intralesional injections with triamcinolone acetonide (e.g. Volon A diluted 1:2 with LA like scandicain) every 2 weeks until the skin lesions subside. Alternatively: potent glucocorticoid ointment under occlusion like 0.05% Clobetasol (e.g. Dermoxin ointment) for 1-2 weeks. With persistent foci possibly excision.
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