Public lice are small insects found in the genital region and are otherwise known as crabs. It spreads through sexual activity. It also gets spread through infested sheets, blankets, towels, or clothes. In children, it can be seen in eyelashes, and it occurs due to sexual abuse. The affected person experiences intense itching in the genital region, and it can get spread to other regions having coarse hair such as legs, chest, and armpits. It is treated by using lice-killing lotion or gel.
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What is the treatment for pubic lice?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing problem of pubic lice. Please provide effective cream and lotion for it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Best treatment for pubic lice (crab louse) is to apply Permethrin lotion (Nix) to be applied over the affected area for overnight and to wash it the next morning. Continue the same for seven days. Read Full »
How to relieve severe pubic itching?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from severe itching near the pubic area and the skin turned black. Previously, I had pubic lice issue, which was cured using Permethrin lotion. I am currently using Flucort-C cream, but it is not effective. Please suggest some medicine for it. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from tinea incognito (steroid-masked fungal infection).Steroid is contraindicated in fungal infection and you were using a steroid on it, so you have made the condition worse. Nevertheless, I suggest the following medications. Consult a specialist docto... Read Full »
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