This Scabies Pandemic

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UNCOMMON in the 1950's, scabies has progressed in frequency since 1964 to epidemic proportions worldwide.1 2 3 In the United States scabies constitutes about 2 to 4 per cent of patients seen in dermatologists' offices.4 The socioeconomic characteristics of patients with scabies are representative of the overall population.4 In the current cycle typical scabies is seen less frequently. Special forms, especially minimal scabies in clean persons, are common and more difficult to diagnose.Re-evaluation of the toxicology of gamma benzene hexachloride (lindane) has led to its decreased use in infants and young children, and to altered therapeutic routines.5 BiologyThe adult female . . .

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