Question

Patient presents with purities of inter digits of left hand as shown in the image. Identify the condition?

• A. Sarcoptes scabis
• B. Dermatitis herpetiformis
• C. Xerotic dermatitis
• D. Erythema multiforme

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Based on the symptoms presented, the condition in question is Sarcoptes scabiei, commonly known as scabies. This condition is characterized by intense itching and a pimple-like skin rash due to an infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.

The most affected areas often include the inter-digital spaces (the areas between fingers), which is consistent with the patient scenario. Here are the reasons for identifying scabies:

• Common Symptoms: Intense pruritus (itchiness), which is often most severe at night.
• Typical Lesions: Small, raised, red bumps that can form burrows in the skin, particularly in web spaces of fingers.
• Transmission: Close physical contact with an infected person can transmit the mites.

In this case, the presence of itching in the inter-digital spaces and the presentation of the symptoms strongly indicate scabies rather than the other conditions listed.