Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have pubic lice, is there any way to treat it? (For example, methods that can be treated by oneself), because I don't have time. Thank you.Duration of onset and persistence: 1 month
Current general condition: No in the pubic area, pubic lice found under the armpits
Medical history: None
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and effectiveness: The pubic area was treated and cured, but pubic lice were found under the armpits again
Doctor's answer:
Pubic lice disease is an infectious parasitic disease caused by the bites of pubic lice that live on human pubic hair and surrounding body hair, leading to itching. It is occasionally seen on armpit hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Pubic lice are a type of louse that lays eggs at the base of pubic hair. Adult lice are sesame-sized. When they pierce the skin with their beak to suck blood, they not only bite the skin but also inject toxic saliva into the body. They also excrete feces while sucking blood, which causes itching and inflammatory reactions in the pubic area. Like other louse diseases, pubic lice can also spread infectious diseases such as relapsing fever and typhus.To prevent pubic lice disease, it is essential to eliminate prostitution and sexual promiscuity, as well as maintain good personal hygiene by bathing frequently and changing clothes often. It is particularly important to examine and treat sexual partners. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, as complete removal of pubic hair and burning it with fire can help. Undergarments and underwear should be boiled or ironed, and medication should be used in conjunction to achieve a cure.