Phthiriasis palpebrarum (phthiaris ciliaris)

Phthiriasis palpebrarum

“…1 However, the most popular and simplest treatment is direct removal of the parasites with forceps. [1][2][3] Family members, sexual and close contacts should all be examined and treated appropriately, if necessary.…”

Treatment of Pediculosis Ciliaris in Atopic Patient with Cleaning and Antiseptic Device Containing Terpinen-4-Olo, PEG-8, Polysorbate 80, Poloxamer 184, And Macrogol 6 Glycerol Caprylocaprate (Blephademodex® Wipes): Case Report and Literature Review

“…The pubic louse dies quickly when separated from its host, its transmission from person to person usually occurs by sexual contact. The pubic area is most commonly affected, but an infected person can transfer the organism from one hairy area to another resulting in infestation of underarm hair, beard, eyebrows and eyelashes [12]. Phtyriasis palpebrarum occurs more often in children, who are usually infested by the direct passage of lice from the axillary or chest hair of parents, educators or babysitters with whom they come into contact, while it is rare in adults [8,12].…”

“…The pubic area is most commonly affected, but an infected person can transfer the organism from one hairy area to another resulting in infestation of underarm hair, beard, eyebrows and eyelashes [12]. Phtyriasis palpebrarum occurs more often in children, who are usually infested by the direct passage of lice from the axillary or chest hair of parents, educators or babysitters with whom they come into contact, while it is rare in adults [8,12]. In the present case, the patient, who works in a care facility for non self-sufficient people, was infested with the parasite through a towel used by a disabled person suffering from pubic pediculosis.…”

“…Acquisition of Phthirus pubis from a toilet seat is unlikely because the organism gravitates toward warm environments and is not adapted to crawling on smooth surfaces [12]. Pediculosis pubis can extend beyond the pubic area to involve other areas of the body, including the eyelashes (also known as pediculosis ciliaris and phthiriasis palpebrarum) [13].…”

Pthiriasis of the eyelashes

“…In the past, cryotherapy 11 and argon laser 23 have been used. However: a) the gentle mechanical removal of lice and nits, in spite of the firm adhesion of the nits to eyelashes, 2,10,16,33,34,38,41,47,55,56,61,68,73 b) the application of petrolatum 22,24,38,41,51,61,62,68,74 or c) the application of 0.1-1% yellow oxide of mercury, 2-4 times daily for 1-2 weeks, 4,16,22,25,38 can be considered as the most effective and safest treatments. Also the…”