Two Cases of Phthiriasis Occurring on Unusual Sites.
- Author:
Ho Pyo LEE
;
Seung Churl PAIK
;
Baik Kee CHO
;
Jung Gee LEE
;
Nam Soo HONG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Phthiriasis;
Scalp;
Eyelash
- MeSH:
Eyelashes;
Hair;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Phthiraptera;
Scalp
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1997;35(3):579-583
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The pubic louse, Pthirus pubis is a blood-sucking ectoparasite adapted to hold onto pubic, axillary and body hairs. It is usually confined to the pubic and inguinal region. However, it may also rarely involve the scalp and eyelashes. We report two cases of phthiriasis occurring on unusual sites, the first case occurring on the scalp of a 5 month-old male infant, and the second case on the eyelashes of a 49-year-old fe-male.
