Abstract

Author:
Salvatore Donald Priviterah Lance Klusener

Doi: 10.26480/jhcdc.01.2021.05.07

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Scabies, a highly contagious parasitic skin infestation, is instigated by Sarcoptes scabiei mite. This study was performed to evaluate the clinical profile and quality of life in patients with scabies. 132 scabies patients of both genders were assessed using the revised Dermatology Life Quality Questionnaire (mDLQI) for scabies. The clinical features were also recorded. Clinical features of itching were seen in 104 patients, night aggravation in 86 and skin lesion in 78 patients. Family history was present in 80 patients, past history in 28 and secondary infection in 30 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 65% subjects reported not feeling embarrassed, in 63% school work was not at all affected, in 70% playing was not at all affected, 81% were not at all experiencing teasing and in 88% friendship was not at all affected. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Quality of life was affected in scabies patients. Common clinical features were itching, night aggravation and skin lesions.