Steroid‐Modified Scabies in Psychiatric Inpatient Settings: A Diagnostic and Infection‐Control Concern

Key Points

• The aim is to address the implications of steroid-modified scabies among psychiatric inpatients.
• Assessment of scabies diagnosis in psychiatric wards
• Review of infection control measures
• Identification of challenges related to treatment
• Scabies recognized as a significant diagnostic challenge in psychiatric settings
• Concerns raised over potential outbreaks and infection control failures
• Need for improved awareness and protocols among healthcare providers