Patient's question:
I've been experiencing intense itching in the pubic area, especially at night, to the point of being excruciatingly painful. Hello, what illness might I have in this situation? Just now, while researching, I found that similar symptoms could be related to pubic lice. Could I have pubic lice? How should I treat it? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello! This situation cannot be ruled out as pubic lice. Pubic lice primarily feed on pubic hair and occasionally on armpit or eyebrow hair. They can be spread through sexual contact, and dark brown or dirty stains of blood are often found on underwear. If you experience severe itching, it is best to go to the hospital for examination. If it is confirmed to be pubic lice, treatment is recommended: For the treatment of pubic lice, it is best to shave or remove the pubic hair. Apply 50% stigmatein tincture or lindane cream (pregnant women should stop using it)! Fixed sexual partners should also be treated. Wash underwear with boiling water and expose it to sunlight! If there is no sunlight, only dry it. Treatment will not cause recurrence! I hope my explanation is helpful to you.