Patient's question:
My friend is really disgusting. I don't know how she got infected with crab lice. She even slept over at my place last night. I'm so afraid she might infect me. I've washed all the bed sheets, but it's still not working. I want to go to a pharmacy to buy some medicine. What kind of medicine can I buy there? There are some available at the pharmacy.Doctor's answer:
First, shave off the pubic hair to prevent lice from growing. Then, take a bath or wash the groin area and insert a lice-killing vaginal suppository into the vagina. Boil or burn underwear, clothing, bed sheets, and other items to sterilize them and prevent re-infection. Medicinal liquids and suppositories for treating trichomoniasis vaginalis also have some efficacy. Some medications are effective but cannot be inserted into the vagina due to their strong irritation to the mucous membranes, causing pain. This condition is now rare, so there’s no need to feel embarrassed if you get it! Seeing a doctor is crucial; appearances are secondary to health. Besides, lice are difficult to eliminate, mainly related to hygiene conditions, the environment, personal hygiene habits, and whether family or friends have lice.