Patient's question:
I am a university student who recently went to a construction site for training and stayed with the workers. Due to poor living conditions, there were over a dozen people in one room, and I placed my underwear and other workers' clothes together. Unintentionally, I got infected with pubic lice. Now, I have had pubic lice for several months, and the itching is unbearable every day. I used a lotion, but it didn't work. How can I relieve the itching and completely eliminate the pubic lice?Doctor's answer:
Pubic lice are contagious. Based on what you mentioned, it seems you were indirectly infected with pubic lice. Generally, sharing clothing with an infected person or living in the same household can easily lead to transmission. Pubic lice can cause itching in the genital area, so during the itching period, you must absolutely avoid scratching, as this can easily cause skin irritation and further spread the infection. Currently, you should seek medical attention to have a doctor shave off the pubic hair and burn it to alleviate the condition. External medication, such as bug repellent, can also be used to relieve the itching.