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Pubic Lice (crabs)
Pubic lice are parasites spread during sex and other intimate contact. While pubic lice infection is not dangerous, it indicates the need for testing for other STDs.
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Where in the world is pubic lice most common?
Pubic lice, also known as "crabs," are most commonly found in areas with high rates of sexual activity and close personal contact, making them prevalent in many parts of the world. They are particularly common in densely populated urban areas and among individuals with multiple sexual partners. While pubic lice can affect anyone, higher prevalence is often observed in younger populations and those in specific community settings. Overall, they are not restricted to any particular geographic region but can be found globally.
Why do I have only 8 pubic hairs?
Having only a few pubic hairs can be due to various factors, including genetics, hormonal levels, or individual variations in hair growth patterns. It's also possible that you are still in a stage of development where hair growth is not fully established. If you have concerns about your hair growth or overall health, consulting a healthcare professional can provide personalized insights.
What happends when a company goes pubic?
When a company goes public, it offers its shares to the general public through an initial public offering (IPO), allowing it to raise capital from investors. This process typically involves extensive regulatory scrutiny and the need for financial disclosures. Once public, the company's shares are traded on a stock exchange, increasing its visibility and potential for growth, but also subjecting it to market fluctuations and additional regulatory requirements. Going public often provides liquidity for existing shareholders and can enhance the company's credibility and brand recognition.
People typically get crab lice, or pubic lice, through close physical contact with an infested person, most commonly during sexual activity. The lice can also be transmitted through sharing infested clothing, bedding, or towels. Although they are commonly associated with the pubic area, crab lice can also inhabit hair in other parts of the body. Good hygiene and avoiding close contact with infested individuals can help prevent transmission.
How do you bleach pubic area in woman?
To bleach the pubic area, it's essential to use products specifically designed for sensitive skin, as the area is delicate. Over-the-counter creams containing hydrogen peroxide or natural alternatives like lemon juice may be used, but a patch test is recommended to check for irritation. Follow the instructions carefully and avoid any products with harsh chemicals. Consulting a dermatologist before proceeding is advisable for safety and effectiveness.
Are pubic lice more active at day or night?
Pubic lice are generally more active at night. They tend to feed on blood during the night while their host is asleep, which is when they are most likely to be found moving around in the hair. During the day, they are less active and tend to stay close to the hair follicles.
Can men use a depilatory on the pubic region?
Yes, men can use depilatories on the pubic region, but it's important to choose a product specifically designed for sensitive areas to minimize the risk of irritation or allergic reactions. Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin before applying the product more broadly. Additionally, follow the instructions carefully and avoid using depilatories on broken or irritated skin. If unsure, consulting a dermatologist is advisable.
"Louse" is pronounced as "lows," rhyming with "house" and "mouse." The "ou" in the word creates the long "ow" sound. It refers to a small parasitic insect commonly found on mammals.
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It was most likely "Norwegian scabies" which refers instead to a particularly severe form of scabies that is also known as crusted scabies. Crusted scabies has been called Norwegian scabies because the condition was first described in Norway in the mid-19th century.
Which country has the most pubic lice?
Clara, Co. Offaly, Ireland with an average of 8 out of 10 people contracting this sexually transmitted disease.(STI)
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.
you have sex with someone else that has lice and cause you to get infected.. using protection doesnt completely block all the hair and you can get it .. wash your junk so you dnt get it .. bt still use prptection.. 8)
Having almost any type of contact with a person.
Yes, crabs and other nasties.
The Crabitus louse is a parasite which lives in human pubic hair and can be caught by contact with an already infected person, usually during intercourse.
You get pubic lice from genital contact with a person who has got pubic lice too. ?It is a different sort of louse that people get in their hair. ?You can't catch pubic lice from a toilet seat or a chair or anything like that. ?
Pubic lice have to be treated with a special lotion you buy from a chemist. Treatment usually involves applying the lotion four times over two weeks, although different lotions have different instructions. ?
You should wash your bed linen at a high temperature and iron it well to destroy any lice eggs that may be there waiting to hatch. ?Also your underwear, and anywhere else you can think of that might have louse eggs waiting to hatch. ?You can buy fumigating cans from chemists. ?As they have to kill insects, germs and eggs, they are poisonous. ?You should vacuum your house thoroughly, put any household pets in kennels for the day, close all the windows and start the fumigation. ?Then get out and stay out for however long the instructions on the packet tell you. ?When you come back, open all the windows to let fresh air through the place. ?Vacuum again thoroughly and dispose of the vacuum cleaner bag in an outside rubbish bin. ?
Always read the labels of lotions and fumigating agents, and if you are not sure, ask the pharmacist. ?They have studied for years to know the answers to questions like that. ?Better safe than sorry.
By using a come from someone else that has lice, but might, and not know
smearing the vaginal area on your face
People can also get pubic lice from using the bedding, towels, or clothes of an infected person.
Pubic lice (also called crab lice, or simply crabs) generally spread only through close physical contact between individuals, like during sexual intercourse, but they can also be spread by sharing towels, clothes, beds or closets with an infected household member.
you have sexual contact with someone who has pubic lice aka crabs.
Can you get rid of pubic lice by shaving?
No, crabs will not go away by shaving.
No it can not.
crabs are like lice. when you have lice you don't just shave your because they can lay eggs on your scalp its the same thing with crabs the shampoo kills them and their eggs
yes it will, so better u apply medication
cream lotion after
Lice are "ectoparasites", meaning they live on your skin. They survive by biting you and drinking your blood. They will NOT enter your bloodstream. They do NOT lay eggs under your skin. Shaving is not a bad idea, but sometimes shaving is not sufficient because some of the eggs may have gotten into your bedding (wash in HOT water and use bleach), or some may be living on the hair on your thighs, around your butt, etc. You might still need to use a topical insecticide.
Dr. Karl.
AnswerShaving will not completely get rid of them. You may still need to see a doctor as pubic lies can penetrate your skin and start laying eggs, which might eventually end up in your blood stream.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.
You can get rid of crabs(lice) by getting some Permethrin cream, apply the cream to the affected area & wash it off after 10 minutes. The cream is available over the counter, please do not use for treatment on your eyelashes or eyebrows. But if you only have lice(crabs) in your hair, you can use Lindane shampoo, this shampoo that is applied to the affected area & thoroughly washed off after 4 minutes. It is available only by prescription, and can't be used for treatment of eyelashes or eyebrows. For infested eyelids or eyebrows an ointment is available by prescription.
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No it will not; you need treatment.
Can pubic lice migrate to other areas?
Yes, pubic lice can infest the buttocks, legs, armpits, beard, head hair and eyebrows.
How many people have pubic lice?
It is impossible to know how many people are truly infected with any given disease.
Pubic Lice (Crabs) are parasites that are transmitted by close contact with a person who is infected. They are very common and are often found among younger people who are sexually active.
Statistics show that 50% of sexually active high school students will be infected with an STD. The spread of pubic lice is not inhibited by condom use, so prevention strategies are limited to abstinence.
What is the difference between pubic lice and scabies?
There isn't any different between head lice and pubic lice but how they look.
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.
What are the long-term effects of pubic lice?
Signs and symptoms of pubic lice include
- Itching in the genital area
- Visible nits (lice eggs) or crawling lice
A pubic lice infestation is diagnosed by finding a "crab" louse or egg (nit) on hair in the pubic region or, less commonly, elsewhere on the body (eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, armpit, perianal area, groin, trunk, scalp). Pubic lice may be difficult to find because there may be only a few. Pubic lice often attach themselves to more than one hair and generally do not crawl as quickly as head and body lice. If crawling lice are not seen, finding nits in the pubic area strongly suggests that a person is infested and should be treated. If you are unsure about infestation or if treatment is not successful, see a health care provider for a diagnosis. Persons infested with pubic lice should be investigated for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.
Although pubic lice and nits can be large enough to be seen with the naked eye, a magnifying lens may be necessary to find lice or eggs.
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.
Also called crab lice or "crabs," pubic lice are parasitic insects found primarily in the pubic or genital area of humans. Pubic lice infestation is found worldwide and occurs in all races, ethnic groups, and levels of society.
What do pubic lice look like?Pubic lice have forms: the egg (also called a nit), the nymph, and the adult.
Nit: Nits are lice eggs. They can be hard to see and are found firmly attached to the hair shaft. They are oval and usually yellow to white. Pubic lice nits take about 6-10 days to hatch.
Nymph: The nymph is an immature louse that hatches from the nit (egg). A nymph looks like an adult pubic louse but it is smaller. Pubic lice nymphs take about 2-3 weeks after hatching to mature into adults capable of reproducing. To live, a nymph must feed on blood.
Adult: The adult pubic louse resembles a miniature crab when viewed through a strong magnifying glass. Pubic lice have six legs; their two front legs are very large and look like the pincher claws of a crab. This is how they got the nickname "crabs." Pubic lice are tan to grayish-white in color. Females lay nits and are usually larger than males. To live, lice must feed on blood. If the louse falls off a person, it dies within 1-2 days.
Where are pubic lice found?Pubic lice usually are found in the genital area on pubic hair; but they may occasionally be found on other coarse body hair, such as hair on the legs, armpits, mustache, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Pubic lice on the eyebrows or eyelashes of children may be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse. Lice found on the head generally are head lice, not pubic lice.
Animals do not get or spread pubic lice.
What are the signs and symptoms of pubic lice?Signs and symptoms of pubic lice include
- Itching in the genital area
- Visible nits (lice eggs) or crawling lice
Pubic lice usually are spread through sexual contact and are most common in adults. Pubic lice found on children may be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse. Occasionally, pubic lice may be spread by close personal contact or contact with articles such as clothing, bed linens, or towels that have been used by an infested person. A common misconception is that pubic lice are spread easily by sitting on a toilet seat. This would be extremely rare because lice cannot live long away from a warm human body and they do not have feet designed to hold onto or walk on smooth surfaces such as toilet seats.
Persons infested with pubic lice should be examined for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.
How is a pubic lice infestation diagnosed?A pubic lice infestation is diagnosed by finding a "crab" louse or egg (nit) on hair in the pubic region or, less commonly, elsewhere on the body (eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, armpit, perianal area, groin, trunk, scalp). Pubic lice may be difficult to find because there may be only a few. Pubic lice often attach themselves to more than one hair and generally do not crawl as quickly as head and body lice. If crawling lice are not seen, finding nits in the pubic area strongly suggests that a person is infested and should be treated. If you are unsure about infestation or if treatment is not successful, see a health care provider for a diagnosis. Persons infested with pubic lice should be investigated for the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases.
Although pubic lice and nits can be large enough to be seen with the naked eye, a magnifying lens may be necessary to find lice or eggs.
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.
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.
Can you get pubic lice from a toilet seat?
Crabs - also known as pubic lice - can be spread by sex play and other intimate or close contact. They're also spread by contact with infected bedding, clothing, upholstered furniture. A common misbelief is that infestation can be spread by sitting on a toilet seat. This isn't likely, since lice cannot live long away from a warm human body. Also, lice do not have feet designed to walk or hold onto smooth surfaces such as toilet seats.
You can get genital crabs but that is it
still not nice though
Can you have pubic lice without having symptoms?
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.
How do you prevent pubic lice?
Use product! Use hair spray and gel
Notifying and treating an adult patient's close personal and sexual contacts can help prevent lice infestation. Shaving off pubic hair eliminates habit hence best preventive measure for pubic lice .
Get wax or shave 'down under.'
You can't really prevent them unless there is no hair.
How many people in Oregon have pubic lice?
Pubic lice are not a reportable infection, and reliable data on incidence rates aren't available.
How many people in Australia have pubic lice?
Pubic lice is not a reportable disease, and so reliable data on prevalence is not available.
