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

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.

Pubic lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & lice. A pediculicide is usually used- OTC like Nix or RID or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair & remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next 7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.