A Case of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
;
: 698-701, 1997.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Ophthalmic Solutions
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Pediculus
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Pruritus
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Sensation
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Blepharitis
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Conjunctivitis
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Phthirus
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Eyelashes
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Foreign Bodies
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Hair
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
Year:
1997
Type:
Article
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