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Pubic lice and Scabies By Peter and gerges What is it? It is Also known as crotch crickets, love bugs and snatch monsters, pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny tan/grey parasites that thrive in pubic hair and live off human blood. Pubic lice dont jump, but crawl from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact during sex. If youre unlucky, you can also contract them if you share bedding, towels or clothing with an infested person.  Symptoms pubic lice Itching and irritation in the genital area. Bluish spot on the skin where lice have been feeding. Dark spots on skin or underwear. Oval, whitish eggs on the hair. How are the pubic lice treated? A dose of pubic lice can be treated easily and quickly. Just go to your nearest genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic or make an appointment to see your doctor, and they will easily spot any infestation-even during the first stage. If it is diagnosed early enough, the eggs can be removed with a nit comb, but once the lice have hatched, you will need to buy a lice shampoo over the counter (pediculicide), or by prescription (Lindane). Treatment may need to be repeated over 7 to 10 days. How do you get it? Pubic lice and scabies are transmitted by sexual and non-sexual contact. An example for non-sexual contact is by sharing towels with an infected person. Pubic lice and scabies can live on object such as towels, bedding and mattresses. Where are pubic lice found? Pubic lice usually are found In the genital are on pubic Hair; but sometimes they may be found on other coarse Body hair, such as hair on the Legs, armpits, mustache, beard and eyebrows. How do you get tested? You can usually tell if you have pubic lice by finding the adult or eggs on the hair if you have pubic lice or scabies see a doctor or nurse How to prevent pubic lice and scabies Dry clean or machine wash all of your clothing in hot water Wash all bed linen in hot water It is important to wash all bedding, towels, and clothing at a very high