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Pubic Lice Learning Center

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Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs. These lice can also be found in armpit hair and eyebrows.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Eggs (nits) or actual adult lice may be seen; Itching in area covered by pubic hair (often gets worse at night; Skin ...
Causes
Pubic lice are known as Phthirus pubis. Lice infestation is found mostly in adolescents. Transmission generally occur...
Tests
An examination of the outer genital area typically reveals small gray-white oval eggs (nits) attached to the hair sha...
Treatments
Pubic lice are best treated with a prescription wash such as Elimite or Kwell: Thoroughly work the shampoo into the p...
Risk Factors
  • Multiple Sexual Partners
  • sexually-active adolescent
  • Exposure to Person with Disease
Complications
The constant scratching and digging can cause the skin to become raw, and secondary infections may develop.
Prevention
Avoid sexual or intimate contact with infected people. If you are sexually active, use safe sex practices to avoid ge...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You or your sexual partner has symptoms of pubic lice; You...

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