What are PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES?
Two kinds of Tiny Bugs that have a lot in common. Lice are parasites that live in hair. Scabies are mites that burrow under the skin in genital area, chest hair, or on hands and fingers.
How do I get PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES?
Mostly by sexual contact or other close physical contact. Also by infected towels, toilet sets, bedding, clothing.
What are the symptoms of PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES?
Sometimes you can see lice in hairy parts of your body. Severe itching, sometimes blood on underwear if lice get under your skin. With scabies you itch a lot and have reddish zigzag furrows under skin in genital area and buttocks - or between fingers, skin folds of elbows, wrists, under arms, feet.
Are PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES dangerous?
Both crabs and scabies are very contagious. Crabs can move from pubic hair to other hairy areas (under arms, eyelashes) if you scratch and touch those areas. Crabs and Scabies often spread through a family or school.
Are PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES common?
Very common if you live in crowded conditions and don't keep clean. Bathe or shower daily. Wear clean clothes.
How do I get rid of PUBIC LICE (CRABS) & SCABIES?
See a health professional. Prescription creams, lotion or shampoo left on for prescribed period kills lice and/or scabies. Kwell (by prescription), RID, or R&C as cream, lotion, or shampoo kills lice. Repeat treatment as directed. No sex during treatment or you'll infect others. Wash clothes, bedding in HOT water. Disinfect furniture.
REMEMBER:
The more you scratch the faster you'll spread both Crabs and Scabies around your body. Sometimes they carry disease. Sleeping in the same bed with infected person may spread the nasty creatures. Choose washrooms carefully. Crabs and Scabies cling to dirty toilet seats in filthy washrooms.
