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Yes...it's called pubic lice. Also known as "crabs." It's a very common STD. Both men and women can get crabs.
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Why do pubic lice go on pubic hair?
The best guess for why pubic lice prefer pubic hair is that the hairs area spaced just right for the size of the insect.
What do pubic lice look like?
Adult pubic lice are 1.1-1.8 mm in length. Pubic lice typically are found attached to hair in the pubic area but sometimes are found on coarse hair elsewhere on the body (for example, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, chest, armpits, etc.).Pubic lice infestations (pthiriasis) are usually spread through sexual contact. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human lice.Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of pubic lice infestations.it is just like head lice but in your pubic hairCrabs is part of STD or STI ( sexual transmitted deseas)In you hair
Can head lice get on pubic hair?
Pubic lice may fall on the carpet, but will die quickly when not in contact with a human host.
Can rubbing alcohol and hot water kill pubic lice?
Hot water will kill public lice on clothing, but hot water and alcohol won't kill pubic lice in your pubic hair.
Do you get lice on your armpits?
Human lice are of 3 types 1 , Head lice living in head being most common , 2 , Pubic lice living in pubic hair 3 , Body lice can live in body hair including armpits .
Where can you find lice?
On your head or pubic region.
Can pubic lice migrate to other areas?
Yes, pubic lice can infest the buttocks, legs, armpits, beard, head hair and eyebrows.
How did pubic lice start?
Human head lice (Pediculus humanus) separated from Chimpanzee head lice (Pediculus schaeffi) about 5.6 million years Ago. If you are an evolutionist this is when ancient man separated from ancient chimpanzee. Also most lice originated from Asia (like most things .) and lived in tall grass lands.
What is some information about crabs?
Also called "crabs", pubic lice are parasitic insects found in the genital area of humans. Infection is common and found worldwide. Pubic lice are usually spread through sexual contact. Rarely, infestation can be spread through contact with an infested person's bed linens, towels, or clothes. Pubic lice are generally found in the genital area on pubic hair; but may occasionally be found on other coarse body hair, such as hair on the legs, armpits, moustache, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Infestations of young children are usually on the eyebrows or eyelashes. Lice found on the head are not pubic lice; they are head lice. Animals do not get or spread pubic lice.
What Does Wood lice Eat?
Usually they get in your pants and eat your pubic hair.
Is it possible that you can get the crabs through condoms?
Yes because pubic lice (or crabs) live in the pubic hair and not on the penis
How long can you have pubic lice without knowing?
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.
