Unilateral Phthiriasis Palpebrarum: A Case Study
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Case Report
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March 2021

Unilateral Phthiriasis Palpebrarum: A Case Study

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2021;45(1):80-82
1. Balıkesir Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Oftalmoloji Anabilim Dalı, Balıkesir, Türkiye
2. Balıkesir Devlet Hastanesi, Tıbbi Mikrobiyoloji Laboratuvarı, Balıkesir, Türkiye
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Received Date: 25.04.2020
Accepted Date: 21.08.2020
Publish Date: 02.03.2021
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ABSTRACT

Phthiriasis palpebrarum is a rare eyelid infestation caused by Phthirus pubis (pubic lice) that is often confused with other causes of blepharoconjunctivitis. In this study, we report the case of a 49-year-old male patient with phthiriasis palpebrarum who presented with itching and eye irritation in the left eye and had undergone treatment for conjunctivitis in the past month. Biomicroscopic examination revealed a dense population of motile and translucent lice and eggs, more intensely on the upper lid. For treatment, the lice were first cleaned mechanically, eyelashes were cut from the bottom, and eggs and lice were removed from the eye, after which petrolatum jelly (vsaseline) was applied to the lids for 10 days. In the control examination, no lice and eggs were observed.

Keywords:
Phthiriasis palpebrarum
phthirus
vaseline

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