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Pediculid: Literature Review with Case Presentation.
Skin Appendage Disord
September 2022
Venereology and Andrology Department of Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Article Synopsis
- ID reactions are rare skin disorders often confused with other conditions, developing as dermatitis in areas distant from the original site of infection or irritation.
- A case study of a 6-year-old girl demonstrated that pediculid, an ID reaction, can cause acute dermatitis, which was resolved by treating her pediculosis, though the condition relapsed due to reinfestation.
- The discussion emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to recognize ID reactions in children to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses, minimizing the risk of unnecessary treatments and tests.