This patient’s hand reveals a scabies infestation of the mite species Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. The scabies rash manifests itself as pimple-like eruptions, especially within the webbing between the fingers, the skin folds on the wrist, elbow or knee, the penis, breast, and shoulder blades.

Skin, Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases, Parasitic Diseases, Mite Infestations, Scabies

Picture & text from CDC/PHIL. For more information see Scabies Pictures from CDC