1.Morpholgical Study of Korean Pubic Louse , Phthirus pubis ( Linnaeus , 1758 ) by Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy.
Jeong Sang LEE ; Won Koo LEE ; Baik Kee CHO
Korean Journal of Dermatology 1990;28(1):26-33
By light and scanning electron microscopy, the morphologies of Korean pubic louse(Phthirus pubis) were described and measured. Especially, electron microscopic structures of palpus, tuft organ, sensilla basiconicum and palpal lobe were reviewed in detail. The variations were obserbed in the number of dorsal setae and the setae of membranous processes of abdomen. And also, the importance of public health and epidemiological aspects was discussed.
Abdomen
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning*
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Phthiraptera*
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Phthirus*
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Public Health
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Sensilla
2.Mechanical Treatment of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum.
Kyung Chul YOON ; Hong Young PARK ; Man Seong SEO ; Yeoung Geol PARK
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology 2003;17(1):71-73
Phthiriasis palpebrarum is a rare disease in which crab lice infest the eyelashes. It can cause pruritic lid margins or unusual blepharoconjunctivitis and is difficult to diagnose and treat. We diagnosed and managed a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in both upper eyelids, accompanied by nits, on the scalp of a 6 year-old female child. We removed the eyelashes, including lice and nits, by pulling with fine forceps without sedation. On the second month after treatment, all lice and nits were eradicated without recurrence and the eyelashes grew back. In conclusion, phthiriasis palpebrarum can be diagnosed by close examination of the eyelashes and eyelid margins with slit lamp and can be managed mechanically.
Child
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*Eyelashes
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Eyelid Diseases/*therapy
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Female
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*Hair Removal/methods
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Human
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Lice Infestations/*therapy
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*Phthirus
3.The Utility of Dermoscopy for in vivo Detection and Treatment of Pediculosis Palpebrarum.
Young HER ; Juhyuk PARK ; Bomi CHUN ; Chul Woo KIM ; Sang Seok KIM
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2008;46(12):1623-1625
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.
Child
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Dermoscopy
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Eyelashes
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Eyelids
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Humans
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Lice Infestations
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Male
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Pediculus
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Phthiraptera
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Phthirus
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Rare Diseases
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Recurrence
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Surgical Instruments
4.A Case of Phthiriasis Occurring on the Scalp of a Child.
Sook Hee LIM ; Dong Won LEE ; Jun Young LEE ; Baik Kee CHO ; Jeong Aee KIM
Korean Journal of Dermatology 2001;39(1):117-119
Phthiriasis is a sexually transmitted disease by Phthirus pubis(pubic or crab louse) and usually affect the pubis in adult. Infestation of the eyelashes and scalp occurs rarely and mainly in children. In children, infestation may be transmitted by close contact with infected family, infected towel or other materials, or rarely by sexual abuse. So, careful examination is needed to find out familial source. We report a case of phthiriasis occuring on the scalp of a 16 month-old child whose mother has phthiriasis on the pubis and both axilla.
Adult
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Axilla
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Child*
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Eyelashes
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Humans
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Infant
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Mothers
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Phthirus
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Scalp*
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Sex Offenses
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
5.Unilateral Axillary Pseudochromhidrosis-like Lesion Caused by Pediculosis Pubis.
Tao WANG ; Si LIANG ; Yue-Hua LIU ; Christine Guo LIAN
Chinese Medical Journal 2016;129(9):1133-1134
Animals
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Axilla
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Humans
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Lice Infestations
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complications
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Phthirus
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Sweat Gland Diseases
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etiology
6.A Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum.
Dong Ho LEE ; Sun HUH ; Mi A SOHN
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1997;38(4):698-701
Phthiriasis has been usually known as a sexually-transmitted disease. The majority of these cases are found in the hair of the genital lesion, however, infestation of the eyelashed may occur. Eyeld involvement frequently causes blepharitis or conjunctivitis. The authors found a crab louse, Phthirus pubis and their nits on the eyelashes of 22-year-old female who complained 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 alllication of antibiotic eyedrops. We report a case of Phthiriasis palpebrarum with a review of the literatures.
Blepharitis
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Conjunctivitis
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Eyelashes
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Female
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Foreign Bodies
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Hair
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Hair Removal
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Humans
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Pediculus
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Phthiraptera
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Phthirus
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Pruritus
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Sensation
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Young Adult
7.A Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum in Children.
Hwang Ki KIM ; Young Gab KIL ; In Chul KIM ; Young Sook KIM
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society 1998;39(4):759-762
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.
Child*
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Colon
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Eyebrows
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Eyelashes
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Female
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Foreign Bodies
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Hair
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Hair Removal
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Humans
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Ointments
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Ophthalmic Solutions
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Pediculus
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Phthiraptera
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Phthirus
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Pruritus
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Scalp
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Sensation
8.Phthirus pubis Infestation of the Scalp: A Case Report and Review of The Literature
Stefano VERALDI ; Paolo PONTINI ; Gianluca NAZZARO
The Korean Journal of Parasitology 2018;56(5):487-489
Phthirus pubis usually infests the pubis, groin, buttocks and perianal region. It can sometimes infest the thighs, abdomen, chest, axillae and beard. Eyelashes and eyebrows may be involved in children. The involvement of the scalp is very rare. We describe a case of P. pubis infestation located exclusively on the scalp in an adult woman. Neither lice/nits nor skin lesions were observed elsewhere, including eyebrows, eyelashes, axillae, pubis, buttocks and perianal region (the patient was hairless in the axillae and pubis). A review of the literature is enclosed.
Abdomen
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Adult
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Axilla
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Buttocks
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Child
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Eyebrows
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Eyelashes
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Female
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Groin
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Humans
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Phthirus
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Pubic Bone
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Scalp
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Skin
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Thigh
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Thorax