Phthiriasis Palpebrarum – a rare case of pubic lice infestation on eyelashes

Authors report a rare case of pubic lice infestation on eyelashes – Phthiriasis Palpebrarum. Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an ectoparasitosis in which Phthirus pubis, normally affecting pubic area infest the eyelashes. Due to the fact that eyelashes are not the optimal habitat of pubic lice the clinica...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Borowska, Tomasz Wasyłyszyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Our Dermatology Online 2017-08-01
Series:Nasza Dermatologia Online
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Online Access:http://www.odermatol.com/online-section/case26/