Mechanical Treatment of Phthiriasis Palpebrarum
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 71-73, 2003.
Article
Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-213876
ABSTRACT
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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Pédiculoses
/
Phthirus
/
Cils
/
Maladies de la paupière
/
Épilation
Limites du sujet:
Enfant
/
Femelle
/
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Année:
2003
Type:
Article
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