Phthirus pubis as a cause of axillary pruritus [PDF]
A 62-year old man with HIV was referred to us for evaluation of underarm pruritus for one month. Previous providers had recommended pramoxine and ketoconazole creams, which did not improve the condition. He reported intimate contact with one male partner.
Jessica Kim So, Casey A. Carlos
doaj +5 more sources
Infestation of the eyelashes with Phthirus pubis [PDF]
A 36-year-old woman presented with a three-week history of persistent itching of the eyelids of her right eye. Her husband had had pubic pruritus for about one month. Examination revealed a few lice and nits at the roots of the woman’s eyelashes ([Figure
, Dong-Lai Ma
exaly +6 more sources
First case of Phthirus pubis and Demodex co-infestation of the eyelids: a case report [PDF]
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 +3 more sources
Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Eyelids Presenting as Chronic Blepharoconjunctivitis in a 6-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report [PDF]
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 +3 more sources
Phthiriasis capitis ab initio. Use of entodermoscopy for quick differentiation between Phthirus pubis and Pediculus capitis nits, [PDF]
. Sibbald C, Reid S, Alavi A. Necrobiosis lipoidica. Dermatol Clin. 2015;33:343--60. . Boateng B, Hiller D, Albrecht H, Hornstein O. Cutaneous microcirculation in pretibial necrobiosis lipoidica.
Gaetano Scanni
doaj +4 more sources
Phthirus pubis infestation of the eyelids. [PDF]
Rundle PA, Hughes DS.
exaly +6 more sources
Phthirus pubis infestation. [PDF]
R S Morton
exaly +6 more sources
Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of The Literature. [PDF]
Phthirus pubis usually infests the pubis, groin, buttocks and perianal region. It can sometimes infest the thighs, abdomen, chest, axillae and beard. Eyelashes and eyebrows may be involved in children. The involvement of the scalp is very rare.
Veraldi S, Pontini P, Nazzaro G.
europepmc +5 more sources
Characterization of Phthirus pubis With Ex Vivo Dermoscopy
Figure 1. Dermoscopic characterization of P. pubis (DermLite DL4W, contact, polarized light). Broad and triangular body with 2 anterior slim legs, and 4 posterior thick legs with dark brown claws (C).
Daniel Ortega-Quijano +2 more
exaly +5 more sources
Clinical Characteristics and Prognosis of Pediatric Phthirus pubis Coinfestation of the Eyelashes and Scalp Hairs. [PDF]
Phthirus pubis infestation is a highly infectious parasitic disease, affecting 1.3-4.6% of people globally. However, the coinfestation of P. pubis on the eyelashes and scalp hairs in children is uncommon, and the clinical characteristics and prognosis ...
Yao B, Hu C, Yue X, Liu G, Wang B.
europepmc +2 more sources

