A Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum in Children.
- Author:
Hwang Ki KIM
1
;
Young Gab KIL
;
In Chul KIM
;
Young Sook KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Clinical pathology, Presbyterian Medical Center, Chonju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Crab louse;
Phthirus pubis;
Phthiriasis palpebrarum
- MeSH:
Child*;
Colon;
Eyebrows;
Eyelashes;
Female;
Foreign Bodies;
Hair;
Hair Removal;
Humans;
Ointments;
Ophthalmic Solutions;
Pediculus;
Phthiraptera;
Phthirus;
Pruritus;
Scalp;
Sensation
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
1998;39(4):759-762
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The majority of the crab louse is found in pubic hairs, but some of them will colonize axillary hairs, eyelashes, eyebrows and occasionally scalp hairs. In children crab louse may colonize the eyelashes and scalp hairs. The authors found a crab louse, Phthirus pubis and their nits on the eyelashes and scalp hiars of 25-months-old female who complained of foreign body and itching sensation of her right upper lid. Treatment is accomplished by careful mechanical removal of the louse and nits followed by the epilation and application of antibiotic eyedrops or ointments. We report a case of Phthiriasis palpebrarum in children.
