Case Report: Contagious Rash in Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Crusted scabies is a relatively rare finding that needs to be considered as part of the differential diagnosis in immunosuppressed patients who develop a persistent, pruritic rash. As with our patient, symptoms can completely resolve with effective treatment and containment of the infestation.

Kenneth W. Van Dyke, DO, is a second-year clinical rheumatology fellow at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans.

Jen K. Erbil, MD, is a rheumatologist at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La. She completed her fellowship training at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.

Harmanjot K. Grewal, MD, is an assistant professor of clinical medicine, Section of Rheumatology, at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans.

Disclosures: Dr. Erbil has given a (nonbranded) presentation for Abbvie.

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