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What is a common misdiagnosis for scabies?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

See below: Scabies is sometimes misdiagnosed as an allergic reaction such as contact dermatitis or a drug rash. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as neurodermatitis.

Answered 12/23/2015

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