Patient's question:
Negative scabiesDoctor's answer:
Pubic lice is a parasitic skin disease caused by pubic lice (also known as crab lice). Pubic lice belong to the blood-sucking arthropods, with small bodies, three pairs of legs, and a tendency to cluster. They commonly infest areas with hair or gaps in underwear, with the pubic and perineal regions being most frequently affected. Occasionally, they may be found on, eyebrows, or beards. The treatment is simple: remove the lice-infested hair, clean with a disinfectant solution, apply 1% lindane cream, or sulfur and mercury ointment, and repeat the treatment several times for recovery. Post-treatment, disinfecting clothing, items, and bedding is also important for prevention.