Patient's question:
Recently, I found out that I have crabs, and it's been bothering me a lot. My daughter is only five years old, and I'm worried that this condition might spread to her. The doctor didn't mention how this condition is transmitted before, so I wanted to ask you if crabs can be transmitted to children?Doctor's answer:
Pubic lice can be infectious, and if not treated promptly, sleeping on the bed during naps can potentially infect children, leading to symptoms of head lice. It is recommended that you trim the pubic hair as soon as possible and apply medication to treat the pubic lice. Additionally, make sure to wash the bedding with hot water and expose it to sunlight to kill the eggs and reduce the risk of infection. It is best not to let children sleep in the same bed with you. Maintain physical and mental health, keep personal hygiene, and avoid infections due to weakened immunity.