Phthiriasis palpebrarum: a common culprit with uncommon presentation.
Since infestation of the eyelashes by pubic lice is relatively uncommon, it might well be misdiagnosed as bacterial conjunctivitis, allergic contact dermatitis, or seborrheic and rosacea blepharitis. We present and graphically illustrate a case of blepharoconjunctivits attributed to P. Pubis infestation and offer further support for the use of the ophthalmologic agent 4 percent pilocarpine gel as a primary or adjunctive treatment modality.
Pinckney
James
J
Department of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine and Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Cole
Patrick
P
Vadapalli
Sangita Patel
SP
Rosen
Ted
T
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000818:Animals; D001762:Blepharitis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000469:parasitology*; D005141:Eyelid Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010373:Lice Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000635:transmission; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018721:Muscarinic Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D020061:Phthirus; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000008:administration & dosage
D018721:Muscarinic Agonists; D010862:Pilocarpine