Question 1

how do you get rid of pubic lice?

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Permethrin: Use Permethrin lotion from the neck down, with special attention to folds and creases.

Question 2

could shaving your pubes get rid of pubic lice?

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Shaving is not: Sufficient. Pubic lice (phthirus pubis) can be treated with otc product like nix (permethrin) or rid. Other options are prescription medications like Malathion (kept on affected area for 8 to 12 hours); invermectin (2 pills – may need to repeated in 10 days); lindane (if you have failed other treatments).

Question 3

how the heck do you get rid pubic lice?

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Tx of pubic lice: Pubic lice (phthirus pubis) can be treated with otc product like nix (permethrin) or rid. Other options are prescription medications like Malathion (kept on affected area for 8 to 12 hours); invermectin (2 pills – may need to repeated in 10 days); lindane (if you have failed other treatments). Wash clothing or linens in hot water.  Soak personal items like combs or brushes in hot water for at least 10 minutes.

Question 4

how to get rid of crabs/pubic lice?

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Pubic lice: 
The most effective approach is to retreat lice. The reason is that not all pediculicides kill the eggs. It is best to retreat in the window when the eggs have hatched into nymphs but are not yet hatching new eggs. There are however, some pediculicides which are strongly ovicidal.

Question 5

which medicine to treat pubic lice.i found it in many no. but no redness only itchy..is there any home treatment?

Accepted Answer

See answer: A lice-killing lotion containing 1% Permethrin or a mousse containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide can be used to treat pubic ("crab") lice. These products (rid and nix) are available over-the-counter without prescription at pharmacy. Lindane shampoo (kwell) is a prescription med and considered second line treatment. Malathion lotion 0.5% (ovide) and oral Ivermectin not fda approved in U.S.

Question 6

how can you prevent a pubic lice infestation?

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Avoid: Avoid contact, clothing, and bedding of someone who has pubic lice.

Question 7

what causes pubic lice and what causes rid of them?

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By contact: Contact with somebody else with lice.
There are many creams or oral treatment for it. 
I think the most effective medication is ivermectin.

Question 8

i would like to know if there's no cure for pubic lice.people who cannot tolerate using the lotion is there an injection instead to prevent them.

Accepted Answer

Talk with your DR.: Pubic Lice (Phthirus pubis) can be treated with OTC product like Nix or Rid. Other options are prescription medications like Malathion (kept on affected area for 8 to 12 hours); Invermectin (2 pills – may need to be repeated in 10 days); Lindane (if you have failed other treatments).

Question 9

my partner and i cannot have sex. i have pubic lice we both thinking of having ivf treatment instead.

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No treatment for PL?: I'd consider getting treated for pubic lice first, before jumping to IVF.  IVF seems excessive if   The only reason for not conceiving the old fashion way, is due to pubic lice that is a relatively easy thing to treat

Question 10

will removing hair from the genital area helps in removing pubic lice and thereby prevent itching?

Accepted Answer

Pubic Lice: A lice-killing lotion containing 1% Permethrin or a mousse containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide can be used to treat pubic ("crab") lice. These products are available over-the-counter without a prescription at a local drug store or pharmacy. These medications are safe and effective when used exactly according to the instructions in the package or on the label.

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