Summary
In this episode of the Future of Dermatology Podcast, Dr. Faranak Kamangar and Dr. Errol Craig delve into the often-overlooked topic of scabies. They explore its historical context, transmission dynamics, and the psychological impact of the condition on patients. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding scabies as a community health issue, the challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and the need for new approaches in dermatology. Dr. Craig shares insights from his book, 'The Itch: Scabies', and discusses the future of scabies treatment, including potential new medications and diagnostic techniques.
You can find Dr. Craig's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Itch-Scabies-Errol-Craig-ebook/dp/B0B15HYX84/
Takeaways
- Scabies has a rich history that is often overlooked in medical education. - Transmission of scabies is primarily through close contact, not fomites. - The burden of scabies is significant, especially in tropical and developing regions. - Post-scobetic dermatitis is a common issue after treatment. - Community treatment is essential for effective scabies management. - Ivermectin and permethrin are commonly used treatments, but resistance is a concern. - Dermatoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing scabies. - The psychological impact of scabies on patients is profound and often irrational. - New diagnostic techniques and treatments for scabies are on the horizon. - Understanding the evolutionary fear of itch can help in patient care.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Dermatology and Scabies 01:25 - The Fascinating History of Scabies 04:53 - Understanding Transmission and Contagion 09:36 - The Burden of Scabies in Different Populations 12:02 - Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches 18:09 - Community Approach to Scabies Treatment 20:24 - The Evolutionary Fear of Itch 22:08 - Future Directions in Dermatology and Scabies Treatment
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!