Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1997;38(4):698-701.
Published online April 1, 1997.
A Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum.
Dong Ho Lee, Sun Huh, Mi A Sohn
1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
2Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chunchon, Korea.
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이동호(Dong Ho Lee),허선(Sun Huh),손미아(Mi A Sohn)
Abstract
Phthiriasis has been usually known as a sexually-transmitted disease. The majority of these cases are found in the hair of the genital lesion, however, infestation of the eyelashed may occur. Eyeld involvement frequently causes blepharitis or conjunctivitis. The authors found a crab louse, Phthirus pubis and their nits on the eyelashes of 22-year-old female who complained foreign body and itching sensation of her right upper lid. Treatment is accomplished by careful mechanical removal of the louse and nits followed by the epilation and alllication of antibiotic eyedrops. We report a case of Phthiriasis palpebrarum with a review of the literatures.
Key Words: Crab louse;Phthirus pubis;Phthiriasis palpebrarum


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