Phthiriasis Palpebrarum Case Treated with a New Medical Approach

Phthiriasis palpebrarum and is not a rare condition especially when hygienic conditions are inadequate. We present a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a 48-year-old female who was treated with a new medical approach, pure vaseline and povidone iodine mixture. Being more effective, cheaper, able to...

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Main Authors: Abdulhekim Yarbag, Hayrullah Yazar, Mehmet Köroğlu, Tayfur Demiray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sakarya University 2016-03-01
Series:Sakarya Tıp Dergisi
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/117217
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Summary:Phthiriasis palpebrarum and is not a rare condition especially when hygienic conditions are inadequate. We present a case of phthiriasis palpebrarum in a 48-year-old female who was treated with a new medical approach, pure vaseline and povidone iodine mixture. Being more effective, cheaper, able to access it more easily and almost having no side effects are the advantages this regimen apart from others.
ISSN:2146-409X