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Pthirus pubis infestation of the scalp in a 4‐month‐old infant: A case report

open access: yes, 2023
Skin Research and Technology, Volume 29, Issue 3, March 2023.
Renheng Zhu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bug alert! A case report and review of literature on bilateral phthiriasis palpebrarum

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research, 2022
We report a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in an immunocompetent individual along with the review of the literature. A 61-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of itching and burning sensation in both eyes.
Shivani H Patel   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Case report: A case of corneal epithelial injury associated with Pthiriasis palpebrarum

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine, 2022
SignificancePhthiriasis palpebrarum is an uncommon infection due to Phthirus pubis inoculating the eyelashes and surrounding tissues of the eye. Because of its rarity, it may be misdiagnosed as blepharitis or conjunctivitis clinically.PurposeThis report ...
Da-Hu Wang, Xin-Quan Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Combined treatment modality including topical 20% fluorescein dye in the management of phthiriasis palpebrarum – A case series

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Purpose: To study the clinical presentations and outcomes of phthiriasis palpebrarum (PP) managed with combined treatment modality comprising of 20% fluorescein dye, mechanical removal of the ectoparasites, and topical application of antibiotic eye ...
ChitaranjanMishra   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ciliary phthiriasis: Dermoscopic diagnosis

open access: yesJournal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, 2015
Phthiriasis palpebrarum (lice infestation of eyelid) is a rarely reported disorder. It may present as blepharoconjunctivitis, and is therefore often neglected. We present a 36 year-old female who suffered itching and irritation at eyelids.
Siham Lakjiri   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Phthiriasis palpebrarum presenting as anterior blepharitis

open access: yesIndian Journal of Public Health, 2018
In humans, Pthirus pubis or crab louse usually infests hair of pubic region. Phthiriasis palpebrarum (infestation of the eyelashes and eyelids) is not as rare as is reported in literature, especially in low socioeconomic communities.
Taskin Khan
doaj   +1 more source

First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report

open access: yesBMC Ophthalmology, 2021
Background Phthirus pubis is an obligate parasite of human beings. Demodex spp. is a much more common parasite of human beings. However, P. pubis infestation accompanied by Demodex mite infestation in eye has not been reported.
Yanan Huo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dermoscopy in atypical phthiriais eyelash

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
A 47 year-old male, with no history of pathological notables who present since 3 years chronic and severe itching eyelids pushing the patient to remove her eyelashes.
Krich Sanaa, Mernissi Fatima Zahra
doaj   +1 more source

Phthiriasis palpebrarum in a 7-year-old girl: a case report

open access: yesFrontiers in Medicine
This case report presents a rare instance of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a 7-year-old female patient. The patient complained of bilateral eyelid pruritus and erythema lasting for 3 weeks.
Tingting Cui, Lina Meng
doaj   +1 more source

Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report

open access: yesCase Reports in Ophthalmology, 2018
Purpose: To report the case of Phthirus pubis infestation of the eyelashes presenting as chronic blepharoconjunctivitis. Case Report: A 6-year-old girl presented with a 2-month history of blepharoconjunctivitis unresponsive to topical antibiotics in the ...
Viola Andin Dohvoma   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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