An Unwanted Visitor on Dermoscopy

A patient presents with intense itching. Dermoscopy reveals a six-legged culprit. Explore the diagnosis and management of this common ectoparasitic infestation.

Phthirus pubis


What is the diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Dermatobia hominis
Pediculus humanus capitis
Pediculus humanus corporis
Phthirus pubis
Sarcoptes scabiei

Dermoscopy, Ectoparasite, Pediculosis, Phthirus pubis, Pruritus

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