Half of people with pubic lice in one study were unaware that they were infested, so it seems likely that you can be infested without knowing.
It depends on the individual. The common term 'crabs' refers to pubic lice, and some people can have them with only minor itching that is hardly noticeable.
Yes, there are over-the-counter treatment options for pubic lice.
There are no serious consequences from having pubic lice.
There are no serious consequences from having pubic lice.
Crabs are also known as pubic lice. Symptoms of pubic lice are genital itching, finding eggs (nits), and seeing the actual bug crawling in that area.
If you have an examination, you're checked for pubic lice. If you opt only for testing with urine, without getting undressed for an exam, then you can't be checked for pubic lice.
About half of patients with pubic lice don't know they have it. It's not clear how long you can be infested without knowing.
Pubic lice can live less than a day without a human host.
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I don't know if the insects bleed, but I'm guessing you're wondering if you will bleed if you scratch during a pubic lice infestation. Yes, you may bleed if you scratch enough while having pubic lice.
Pubic lice may leave small scabs on the skin. These bumps may be more visible after shaving.
No, you can't get pubic lice from an animal.
Yes, you can get pubic lice on your eyelashes.
Yes, you can get pubic lice on your eyebrows.