Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are tiny insects which can live on your pubic hair. They’re not always spread through sex, but they can be. You can also get them from sharing clothes, bedding or towels with someone who has them.
Pubic lice don’t cause any serious health problems, but they can be itchy and uncomfortable.
Here we will discuss the signs and symptoms of pubic lice and how you can get treated.
Pubic Lice
Pubic lice are tiny insects which can live on your pubic hair. They’re not always spread through sex, but they can be. You can also get them from sharing clothes, bedding or towels with someone who has them.
Pubic lice don’t cause any serious health problems, but they can be itchy and uncomfortable.
Here we will discuss the signs and symptoms of pubic lice and how you can get treated.
Signs and Symptoms
Pubic lice may take a few weeks to appear, so you may not notice them straight away.
Once they appear, they are tiny and can be very difficult to see but signs you may have them include:
- Itching around the affected areas
- Black powder in your underwear (this is the droppings from the lice)
- Brown eggs on pubic or other body hair
- Irritation and inflammation in the affected area
- Sky-blue spots or very tiny specks of blood on the skin (caused by lice bites)
How is it Transmitted?
If you’ve got pubic lice, it isn’t a sign of poor hygiene. They can be passed on without actually having sex – just by being in close contact with someone.
But they’re most commonly passed on through vaginal, anal or oral sex. It’s also possible for them to be passed on through sharing a towel or bed sheets – but this is less likely.
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