Phthiriasis Palpebrarum - a rare case of pubic lice infestation on eyelashes

Authors report a rare case of pubic lice infestation on eyelashes - Phthiriasis Palpebrarum. Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an ectoparasitosis in which Phthirus pubis, normally affecting pubic area infest the eyelashes. Due to the fact that eyelashes are not the optimal habitat of pubic lice the clinica...

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Main Authors: Katarzyna Borowska (Author), Tomasz Wasyłyszyn (Author)
Format: Book
Published: Our Dermatology Online, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Authors report a rare case of pubic lice infestation on eyelashes - Phthiriasis Palpebrarum. Phthiriasis palpebrarum is an ectoparasitosis in which Phthirus pubis, normally affecting pubic area infest the eyelashes. Due to the fact that eyelashes are not the optimal habitat of pubic lice the clinical picture is uncommon.
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