Abstract
Phthiriasis palpebrarum (PP) is a rare infection of the eyelid caused by pubic lice, often confused with other causes of blepharoconjunctivitis. In this study, we report a case of a 3-year-old girl with PP who was treated for conjunctivitis in the past month due to itching and eye irritation in the right eye. Slit-lamp examination revealed dense activity and translucent lice and eggs. For treatment, the lice were first mechanically cleaned, eyelashes were removed from the base, eggs and lice were removed from the eyes, and then tobramycin eye drops was administered to prevent conjunctivitis. A re-examination done 1 month later showed no recurrence.
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