Question 1

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 2

how can i treat pubic lice?

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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 3

are crabs and pubic lice the same thing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

how do i tell her i might have pubic lice?

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Pubic lice: Pubic lice are tiny insects that live on the pubic hairs, and climb down onto the skin to take a blood meal. You may see tiny specks of blood on your underwear or sheets, and if you look carefully, you may see the tiny gray creatures attached to the hairs. They are not easy to diagnose, so you should make sure you have them before you tell your female friend, . You must both be treated by a doctor.

Question 5

will pubic lice stop me from going on my vacation?

Accepted Answer

No: Pubic lice typically fly free, but check the pet policy for the airline your are using.

Question 6

do lots of people get pubic lice, or is it unusual?

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Common: Particularly more common in younger people with more frequent sexual encounters with different people.  Lice have been around for millenia, and will probably out survive humans.

Question 7

what is the difference between crabs and pubic lice?

Accepted Answer

They're the same.: Pubic lice are commonly referred to as "crabs" or crab lice.  The scientific name is phthirus pubis.

Question 8

can catch pubic lice definately from public toilets?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Pubic lice are very slow moving, and do not live very long at temperatures lower than the human body.  Transmission is usually through prolonged intimate contact, although anything is possible.  Symptoms of itching or sores in the pubic region should be evaluated.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: pubic lice?

Accepted Answer

"crabs": Pubic lice is a parasitic infection of the hair shaft that can cause irritation and itching. It is spread by close contact.

Question 10

i believe i have pubic lice. how can i stop them from spreading?

Accepted Answer

You need to shave: Shave your pubic hair and see your doctor for a prescription to kill the lice
pubic lice is contacted by sexual contact pubis to pubis and both partners need to be treated.

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