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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Our Dermatology Online
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Nasza Dermatologia Online |
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| Online Access: | http://www.odermatol.com/online-section/case26/ |
| Summary: | 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 clinical picture is uncommon. |
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| ISSN: | 2081-9390 |