The Utility of Dermoscopy for in vivo Detection and Treatment of Pediculosis Palpebrarum.
- Author:
Young HER
1
;
Juhyuk PARK
;
Bomi CHUN
;
Chul Woo KIM
;
Sang Seok KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. drkimss@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Dermoscopy;
Pediculosis;
Pthirus pubis
- MeSH:
Child;
Dermoscopy;
Eyelashes;
Eyelids;
Humans;
Lice Infestations;
Male;
Pediculus;
Phthiraptera;
Phthirus;
Rare Diseases;
Recurrence;
Surgical Instruments
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2008;46(12):1623-1625
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pthiriasis palpebrarum is a rare disease in which crab lice infest the eyelashes. It can cause pruritic lid margins, and it is difficult to diagnose and treat. We diagnosed and managed a case of pthiriasis palpebrarum in the right upper eyelid of a 35 month-old male child. We removed the lice and nits by pulling with fine forceps using dermoscopy. After treatment, all lice and nits had been eradicated without recurrence. We suggest that this is an effective, safe method for diagnosis and treatment of pthiriasis palpebrarum.
