Question 1

can people have intercourse if pubic lice are cure but is there a possibility can a person still catch them ?

Accepted Answer

Lice: if both partners have been treated and cured then there is no possibility of spreading or catching pubic lice again from that partner. If one has intercourse with someone who has pubic lice even though you have been treated you will be reinfected.

Question 2

i suffer from pubic lice .i do not have a partner and had sex with any person even i've been treated i can still pass it on?

Accepted Answer

Not likely : If you have been treated for pubic lice, you wouldn't pass thud infection to you'd sex partner, unless your treatment wasn't adequate.

Question 3

can a person get a pubic lice infestation from someone that shows no visible signs when using the shampoo?

Accepted Answer

Question confusing: In general, a person can catch lice from another person only if the second person has lice or eggs that can hatch. It doesn't matter whether or not the infested person shows visible signs of lice, but most lice-infested persons are itching a lot. This question is unclear and doesn't say which shampoo, who's using it, where it's being used, or why someone is getting shampooed.

Question 4

are pubic lice a red colour?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Here is an image of a pubic louse and a head louse. Hope this helps!

Question 5

does derbac m liquid for pubic lice really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes It Works: Derbac M contains Malathion which is an effective treatment for lice including pubic lice and the eggs. You should read the instructions, use only as directed (product is flammable). Repeat the treatment in 7 - 10 days. All sexual contacts should be examined and treated if infested. Wash all clothes, bedding, towels in hot water/hot dryer or dry-clean.

Question 6

straight up question , can you get crabs (pubic lice) from someone who doesn't have them?

Accepted Answer

No: No.It is a contagious problem from someone who is currently infected.

Question 7

can you catch pubic lice by wearing short shorts and sitting on carpeted floors with others?

Accepted Answer

Pubic Lice: You get it by contact with the affected person.It is a parasite that jumps to your body upon contact.

Question 8

how did i get pubic lice?

Accepted Answer

Intimate contact.: Pubic lice are usually spread via sexual contact.  Though less likely, it is also possible to transmit pubic lice via personal items such as towels, clothes, or bedsheets.

Question 9

how can i treat pubic lice?

Accepted Answer

Scabicide: A scabicide medication is used for the individual and any intimate contacts.  At times the hair is shaven to remove all the nits. Your doctor can certainly help you with this treatment.

Question 10

are crabs and pubic lice the same thing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They are just different names for the same thing.

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