Pubic Lice & Scabies
Pubic lice are more commonly known as
crabs!
Pubic lice are small insects which live in course body
hair. This means they can be found in underarm hair, on hairy
legs and chests and most commonly in the pubic hair.
They are skin coloured, so they are very difficult to see.
They only reach 2mm in length, however, they have large claws
and will glue
their eggs to the hair close to the skin.
"If you notice black powder in your underwear, these
are the droppings, and they live by sucking blood and
therefore small specks of blood may be seen"
Sexual contact is the most common way pubic lice are spread
as they
do not fly or jump, it is also possible for them to spread via clothing and bedding.
Pubic lice is easily treated with creams, shampoos and
lotions, which kill the 'crabs' and their eggs. You will normally have to apply the lotion or cream to the
whole surface of the skin, especially the hairy areas. You
must then leave this on for 12 hours, before washing it off.
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