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You'll be able to feel them crawling around, also you can see them if you look for them, just like head lice, they are bugs and they do not try to hide themselves. Early symptoms would be, Itching, discomfort, and sometimes bluish bumps where they've bitten you.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoHalf of people with pubic lice do not know they have the infestation. If you have signs and symptom, you may have tiny insect bite marks surrounded by redness, small blue flat discolored areas of the skin, visible bugs on or near the pubic hair, white lice eggs (nits) visible in the pubic hair.
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∙ 9y agoHalf of people with pubic lice are unaware that they have them. You may notice symptoms within hours to days to weeks of picking up the parasite.
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∙ 12y agoUntil you find one.
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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.
Pubic lice?
DefinitionPubic 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.Alternative NamesPediculosis - pubic lice; Lice - pubic; CrabsCauses, incidence, and risk factorsPubic lice are known as Phthirus pubis. Lice infestation is found mostly in adolescents.Transmission generally occurs during sexual activity. However, it also can occur through physical contact with contaminated objects such as toilet seats, sheets, and blankets. Some women have gotten pubic lice while trying on bathing suits at a store.Other types of lice include:Body lice(Pediculus humanus corporis)Head lice(Pediculus humanus capitis)Risk factors include:Being sexually activeHaving multiple sexual partnersHaving sexual contact with an infected personSharing bedding or clothing with an infected personSymptomsEggs (nits) or actual adult lice may be seenItching in area covered by pubic hair (often gets worse at night)Skin reaction that is bluish-gray in colorSores (lesions) in the genital area due to bites and scratchingSigns and testsAn examination of the outer genital area typically reveals small gray-white oval eggs (nits) attached to the hair shaft. It may also reveal adult lice. The health care provider might also see scratch marks or signs of an infection such as impetigo.Because pubic lice may cause an eye infection (blepharitis) in young children, their eyelashes should be examined with a high-powered magnifying glass for evidence of lice.Adult lice may be easily identified under the microscope. Their crab-like appearance is the reason that pubic lice are referred to as "the crabs."TreatmentPubic lice are best treated with a prescription wash such as Elimite or Kwell:Thoroughly work the shampoo into the pubic hair and surrounding area for at least 5 minutes.Rinse well.Comb the pubic hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove eggs (nits). Applying vinegar to pubic hair before combing may help loosen nits, but the hair should be dry when applying the shampoo.A single treatment is all that is usually needed. If another treatment is recommended, it should be done 4 days to 1 week later.Over-the-counter medications for the treatment of lice include Rid and Nix. Malathione lotion is another treatment option.While you are treating pubic lice, wash all clothing and linens in hot water. Items that cannot be washed may be sprayed with a medicated spray or sealed (suffocated) in plastic bags and not used for 10 - 14 days. It is important for all intimate contacts to be treated at the same time.People with pubic lice should be evaluated for other sexually-transmitted diseases at the time of diagnosis.Expectations (prognosis)The proper treatment, including thorough cleaning, should get rid of the lice.ComplicationsThe constant scratching and digging can cause the skin to become raw, and secondary infections may develop.Calling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if:You or your sexual partner has symptoms of pubic liceYou try over-the-counter lice treatments and they are not effectiveYour symptoms continue after treatmentPreventionAvoid sexual or intimate contact with infected people. If you are sexually active, use safe sex practices to avoid getting lice.Good personal hygiene is always recommended. If possible, avoid trying on bathing suits while you are shopping. However, if you must try them on, be sure to wear your underwear. This may prevent transmission.ReferencesJacobson CC, Abel AA. Parasitic infestations. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2007;56:1026-1043.
Are your backaches headaches and cramps a sign of your first period i have all the symptoms that tell me my period is coming like pubic hair discharge etc are these some too?
Yes. All of those can be symptoms of your period starting. If you think it may come soon, wear a pad in your underwear. It may start soon, or you may just get those annoying symptoms for the first few months without the actual bleeding.
How long are you contageous once treated for lice?
If you have head lice, you need to get treated as soon as possible. Once you are treated and you don't see anymore lice, you are no longer contagious.
Can you get head lice from washing chicken eggs?
Yep you can ! Go to the doctor SOON cuz the head lice from chicken eggs KILLS !
How soon do you start to see symptoms?
it depends on what symptoms you are talking about
How soon can you have pregnancy symptoms?
you can have pregnancy symptoms as early as 3 weeks!
How soon can you have symptoms of pregnancy?
As soon as you get pregnant. I started getting symptoms when i was a month I was always sick i guess it really depends on the person.
You have had pubic hair for a year and underarm hair for five months should you be getting your period soon?
No, not always. I started getting pubic hair when I was 8 and didnt get my period until I was 13.
How soon can pas symptoms start?
2 -3 weeks
When do symptoms from mallet finger appear?
These symptoms occur right after the injury. Redness and swelling develop soon afterward.
Why did the prisoners in nazi concentration camps have no beards?
Because the SS officers shaved all the prisoners as soon as they were taken off the cattle cars
