Phthirus 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 phthiriasis of the eyelashes.

Phthiriasis of the eyelashes / S. Veraldi, G. Nazzaro, L. Esposito, G. Genovese, P. Pontini, C. Gelmetti. - In: GIORNALE ITALIANO DI DERMATOLOGIA E VENEREOLOGIA. - ISSN 1827-1820. - (2019 Sep 12). [Epub ahead of print] [10.23736/S0392-0488.19.06350-8]

Phthiriasis of the eyelashes

S. Veraldi
Primo
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G. Nazzaro
Secondo
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L. Esposito;G. Genovese;P. Pontini
Penultimo
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C. Gelmetti
Ultimo
2019

Abstract

Phthirus 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 phthiriasis of the eyelashes.
eyelashes; Phthiriasis; Phthirus pubis;
Settore MED/35 - Malattie Cutanee e Veneree
Settore MED/17 - Malattie Infettive
12-set-2019
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