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Revista Portuguesa de Medicina Geral e Familiar
Print version ISSN 2182-5173
Abstract
NEVES, Camila Mota. Phthiriasis Palpebrarum. Rev Port Med Geral Fam [online]. 2012, vol.28, n.1, pp.58-60. ISSN 2182-5173.
Phthiriasis palpebrarum is a rare condition in children. The symptoms associated with phthiriasis palpebrarum range from pruritic lid margins to blepharitis with marked conjunctival inflammation. The diagnosis is made based on clinical history and physical examination, using a magnifier or a slit lamp. Treatment is difficult, prolonged and controversial. We report a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a three-year-old female child in which there was some difficulty in the diagnosis. The general practitioner can play a key role in identifying contacts and in breaking the cycle of infestation.
Keywords : Phthirus; Eyelashes; Crab Louse; Pediculosis.