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'''Phthiriasis''' is a common [[eyelid]] infestation, caused by ''[[Phthirus pubis]]'' (pubic lice, sometimes referred to as crab lice).
Pediculosis is an eyelid infestation by either ''Pediculus humanus corporis'' (body) or ''Pediculus humanus capitus'' (head) [[lice]]. The term was formerly used to describe an infestation of lice which would live beneath the skin (see reference).

==Therapy==
One of the following topical ocular therapy is recommended:
* [[Petroleum jelly]] or other bland ointments, TID
* [[Mercuric oxide]] 1% 
* Ammoniated mercuric oxide 3%, twice a day
* [[Physostigmine]] (a [[Cholinesterase inhibito]]r)

==External links==
*[http://www.revoptom.com/HANDBOOK/sect1g.htm Review of Optometry Handbook]
*[http://www.eyemac.com/healthlinks/disease/phthiriasis.html Image of eyelid with lice infestation]
==References==
A Cabinet of Medical Curiosities, Jan Bondeson, ISBN# 0-393-31892-3
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