Utility of Entodermoscopy in the Diagnosis of Tick Infestation: A Case Series
Dermoscopy is a precise diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of various dermatoses and skin infestations. It has revolutionized the field of research, connecting dermatology with entomology and creating a novel field of study known as entodermoscopy. It helps in the identification of ticks at various stages of life, thereby reducing the disease burden of various tick-borne diseases. Here, we describe four cases of tick bite infestation to reinforce the utility of dermoscopy for making early and accurate diagnosis and guiding prompt management.
Authors
- Yasmeen Jabeen Bhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5171-6832)
- Mohd Shurjeel Ul Islam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3521-3789)
- Ishrat Binti Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2003-7671)
- Afshan Zargar
Institutions
- Government Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Dermatology Online Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/idoj.idoj_1240_24
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40