Pubic Lice
What are pubic lice
Tiny parasitic insects that live in coarse body hair
What is scabies
A contagious skin condition caused by mites
How is pubic lice most commonly spread
Close physical contact, especially sexual contact
This lotion is used to treat pubic lice
permethrin
If pubic lice or scabies are left untreated, this can happen
skin damage
Where do pubic lice live on the body
In coarse hair, most often in the pubic area
What causes scabies
Microscopic mites that burrow into the skin
How is scabies usually spread
Direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact
this 5% cream is applied to the whole body to treat scabies
permethrin cream
Repeated scratching over a long time can lead to this
secondary skin infection
Is having pubic lice a sign of poor hygiene
No, it is not a sign of poor hygiene
What is a common symptom of scabies
Intense itching or a rash with small bumps or lines
Can clothing or bedding spread these conditions
Yes, but it is less common
cloths, beddings, and towels should be washed this way to prevent reinfestation
washing in hot water
This long term issue can occur when irritation continues without treatment
chronic skin irritation
What are nits
Eggs of lice attached to hair
Where do scabies mites live in the skin
In the upper layer of the skin
Which one spreads more easily through prolonged contact
Scabies
This helps stop pubic lice or scabies from spreading to others
treating close or sexual contacts at the same
This condition affects millions of people worldwide each year can cause long term skin problems if not treated
scabies
What skin reactions can pubic lice cause
Itching, redness, irritation, or small red/blue bite marks
When is scabies itching usually worse
At night
Name ONE way to prevent spreading either condition
Avoid close contact, wash bedding/clothes, get treatment
Avoiding this helps prevent the spread of pubic lice
sexual contact with infected people
This infestation is less common and mainly affects sexually active adolescents and adults but can still cause lasting effects if untreated
pubic lice