Vagan cutis - Altmeyers Encyclopedia - Department Dermatology

Synonym(s)

Vagabond skin; Vagrant skin

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

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

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

Differential diagnosis
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Desiccation dermatitis, atopic eczema.

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