A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with pubic lice.

18 doctors weighed in across 13 answers

Ignore: Check eye lashes and scalp. Pubic lice can be everywhere. Treat all contacts and clothing.

Answered 2/23/2018

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: They are most commonly transmitted through sexual activity and are different from head lice.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Dr. Alan Anthony answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Ignore: Treat using permethrin, available over the counter (NIX, RID). May itch even after treated.

Answered 5/12/2014

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Dr. Walter Exon answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ignore: Shaving the pubic area should take care of the problem!

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Spray items that can't be washed with medicated spray or store in plastic bags 10-14 days.

Answered 7/30/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Condoms will not protect against pubic lice.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Ignore: Although usually in the genital area, pubic lice can live in hair on any part of the body.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pubic: Pubic lice can survive away from human hosts up to 36 hours & eggs can live up to 10 days.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Ignore: People who are infested w pubic lice should be investigated for other sexually transmitted disease.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Ignore: Pubic lice are usually found on pubic hair, but can attach to other coarse hairs like eyebrows!

Answered 7/26/2014

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Ignore: Pubic Lice is easily shared with close contact make sure you and your partner are treated.

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: They are spread mainly through sexual contact. But can also be spread through clothing or towels.

Answered 11/14/2014

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Ignore: There is a franchise called "Lice lifters" in our area that does a superb job removing and treating.

Answered 8/5/2015

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