Treatment Failure in Scabies: Assessment of Risk Factors in a Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Treatment failure in scabies is quite common. Incorrect or incomplete application of topical treatment and lack of hygiene measures are the main factors leading to treatment failure. Providing a written information sheet with step-by-step treatment recommendations may contribute to treatment success.
Authors
- Algün Polat Ekinci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4056-8402)
- Yasemin Erdem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6597-2957)
- Zeynep Topkarcı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3847-0695)
- İlknur Kıvanç Altunay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1354-7123)
- Hamit Doğuş Turgut
- Mucahit Ergun
- Ceylan Bulat
- Artun Kırker
- Afra Cesur
Institutions
- Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi (TR)
- Şişli Etfal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
- Istanbul University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Dermatology Practical & Conceptual
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5826/dpc.1504a5360
- Primary Topic
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00