Vagan cutisB94.81

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Vagabond skin; Vagrant skin

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Chronic inflammation with eczematisation and impetiginisation of the skin when infested with clothes lice.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Lineal excoriations, eroded papules, serous and hemorrhagic crusts, itching, light scars and greyish-brown discolouration, lichenification. Swelling of lymph nodes.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Clinical picture; frequent evidence of nits and clothes lice in the laundry.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Desiccation dermatitis, atopic eczema.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Depending on the clinical findings, antibacterial or antiecematous, in case of detection of nits and clothes lice corresponding to pediculosis corporis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer