Diagnostic effectiveness of dermoscopy for tick bite

Oiso, Naoki; Kawara, Shigeru; Yano, Yasuhiro; Kawada, Akira

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03380.x

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“…82 Nits containing vital nymphs dermoscopically display ovoid brown structures, while the empty nits are translucent and typically show a plane and fissured free ending. 90,91 Limitations In the present manuscript, we suggest practical tips to optimize the use of dermoscopy by clinicians in their everyday practice of general dermatology. 84 Following attempted extraction of the tick, dermoscopic detection of brown to black to grey areas of pigmentation indicates incomplete removal.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…A brown to grey translucent 'shield' with pigmented streaks corresponds to the tick's body. 90,91 Monitoring The dermatoscope is useful in monitoring the treatment of scabies, heralding treatment success when dermoscopic 'jet with contrail' features are no longer detected. 82 Nits containing vital nymphs dermoscopically display ovoid brown structures, while the empty nits are translucent and typically show a plane and fissured free ending.…”

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Dermoscopy in general dermatology: practical tips for the clinician

Giacomel²,

et al. 2014

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In addition to its well-documented value in improving the diagnosis of skin tumours, dermoscopy is continually gaining appreciation in the field of general dermatology. Dermoscopy has been shown to facilitate the clinical recognition of several inflammatory and infectious diseases, as well as their discrimination from skin tumours. Moreover, recent data indicate that it might also be profitable in assessing the outcome and adverse effects of various treatments. Application of dermoscopy should follow the standard procedure of acquiring information from patient history and clinically evaluating the number, location and morphology of the lesion(s). Four parameters should be assessed when applying dermoscopy in the realm of inflammatory and infectious diseases: (i) morphological vascular patterns; (ii) arrangement of vascular structures; (iii) colours; and (iv) follicular abnormalities, while the presence of other specific features (clues) should also be evaluated. It must be underlined that dermoscopic findings should always be interpreted within the overall clinical context of the patient, integrated with information from the history and the macroscopic examination. With new evidence continuously being gathered, the dermatoscope gradually acquires a role similar to the stethoscope of general practitioners, becoming an irreplaceable clinical tool for dermatologists. In this article, we provide a succinct summary of existing data on dermoscopy in general dermatology. Practical tips are suggested, which can assist clinicians in profitably utilizing and applying the available knowledge in their everyday practice.

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Dermoscopy in general dermatology: practical tips for the clinician

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“…In the previous [2, 3] and present cases, dermoscopy proved useful for detecting and examining the bite lesion and the captured tick. Dermoscopy can determine whether or not the tick has been completely removed [6], and is useful for detecting and removing the tiny six-legged larval form [7].…”

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confidence: 71%

“…By dermoscopy, we have previously detected a lesion caused by a tick bite and the tick's lost hypostome in a patient [2]. Dermoscopy can easily detect the six-legged larval and eight-legged nymphal forms [2, 3]. Here, we describe another case of a tick bite to re-emphasize the usefulness of dermoscopy for making an immediate and accurate diagnosis.…”

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confidence: 87%

“…It is important to check for the presence of a tick bite, because immediate and accurate treatment may reduce the morbidity and mortality of tick-borne diseases [1]. By dermoscopy, we have previously detected a lesion caused by a tick bite and the tick's lost hypostome in a patient [2]. Dermoscopy can easily detect the six-legged larval and eight-legged nymphal forms [2, 3].…”

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