Table 3. Proportion of individuals with scabies with lesions in different body regions (n = 45).
| Body Region | PAPULES | BURROWS | NODULES | VESICLES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Face and neck | 13.3% (6) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Torso (excluding peri-areola and peri-umbilicus) | 71.1% (32) | 2.2% (1) | 4.4% (2) | 2.2% (1) |
| Peri-areola | 24.4% (11) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Peri-umbilicus | 40.0% (18) | 0% | 4.4% (2) | 0% |
| Axillary vault | 42.2% (19) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Arm | 40.0% (18) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Elbow | 35.6% (16) | 0% | 4.4% (2) | 0% |
| Forearm | 66.7% (30) | 0% | 4.4% (2) | 0% |
| Wrist | 73.3% (33) | 24.4% (11) | 0% | 0% |
| Palm of hand | 26.7% (12) | 17.8% (8) | 0% | 0% |
| Dorsum of hand | 62.2% (28) | 2.2% (1) | 0% | 0% |
| Inter-digital web spaces | 64.4% (29) | 8.9% (4) | 0% | 0% |
| Fingers | 42.2% (19) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Buttocks and groin | 75.6% (34) | 0% | 15.6% (7) | 0% |
| Male genitalia (penis and scrotum)* | 62.5% (10) | 18.8% (3) | 0% | 0% |
| Thigh (including knee) | 60% (27) | 0% | 15.6% (7) | 0% |
| Leg (including ankle) | 57.8% (26) | 0% | 4.4% (2) | 0% |
| Dorsum of foot | 33.3% (15) | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Sole of foot | 8.9% (4) | 6.7% (3) | 0% | 0% |
*Amongst male participants only.