Abstract Scabies is an ectoparasitosis caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var.hominis, characterized clinically by pruritic lesions in typical locations; the crusted form is a rare manifestation.The diagnosis is usually established based on the clinical picture, but dermoscopy can be Accessories an important complementary method, as it allows the observation of a brownish triangular structure with a hang-glider appearance.
A case of crusted scabies is reported; the magnification of the images obtained by digital dermoscopy allowed the demonstration of a structure usually observed Switch only with videodermoscopy.