The Three Most Important Things to Tell Parents of a Newborn/Infant with Scabies

Authors

  • G. Ruggiero Pediatrician G. Marconi University Rome Italy

Keywords:

Scabies, Itching dermatitis, Permethrin, Ivermectin

Abstract

Cases of pediatric scabies are increasing in many countries around the world.
The author outlines the main clinical criteria for diagnosis and the most characteristic
dermoscopic findings. Finally, he discusses treatment options and
the reported increase in cases resistant to topical permethrin therapy.

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Author Biography

G. Ruggiero, Pediatrician G. Marconi University Rome Italy

Corresponding author:

Giuseppe Ruggiero
Pediatrician,
Università G. Marconi,
Rome, Italy
doc.rug.giu@gmail.com

Published

2026-01-14

How to Cite

Ruggiero, G. (2026). The Three Most Important Things to Tell Parents of a Newborn/Infant with Scabies. International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology, 2(3), 27–31. Retrieved from https://scientificeditorial.com/index.php/IJPD/article/view/Things-to-Tell-Parents-of-a-Newborn-Infant-with-Scabies

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): International Journal of Pediatric Dermatology. Special Issue

Section

NARRATIVE REVIEW
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