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Steroid‐Modified Scabies: Quantifying a Clinically Recognized but Understudied Problem

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Corticosteroid use in undiagnosed pruritic dermatoses may modify the clinical course of scabies. Evidence indicates that steroid exposure is associated with higher mite burden, greater disease extent, and delayed healing compared with standard antiparasitic therapy alone. Prolonged steroid use may mask inflammation, delay diagnosis, and facilitate parasite persistence.

Source: International Journal of Dermatology

DOI: 10.1111/ijd.70402

Authors: Attilio Di Girolamo, Mattia Cristallo

Institution: University of Bari Aldo Moro

Language: English

Topic: Dermatological diseases and infestations

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7140986420

FWCI: 5.018

Cites: 5

Cited by: 1

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