Veraldi S, Nazzaro G, Esposito L, Genovese G, Pontini P, Gelmetti C. Pthiriasis of the eyelashes.
GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2019;
155:198-201. [PMID:
31525840 DOI:
10.23736/s0392-0488.19.06350-8]
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Abstract
Pthirus pubis, popularly known as crab louse, usually infests the pubis, groin, buttocks, intergluteal fold and perianal region. However, it can also infest, in particular in hairy males or when the infestation is longstanding, the thighs, abdomen, chest, axillae and face. The involvement of the scalp is very rare. Eyelashes may also be involved. We present a review of the literature about etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, complications and therapy of Pthiriasis of the eyelashes.
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