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Found a flea on my pubic hair, what should i do now?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fleas: Wash everything fleas touch w hot water ; dry on high heat. Vacuum house several times.Empty vacuum bag outdoors ; put disposable bag in 2nd sealable bag in outdoor trash can. Spray corners, carpets etc with food grade diatomaceous earth or a natural flea spray. You can use 1%.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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