Pubic Lice - Crabs
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Pubic Lice - Crabs
Christian Jessen (Doctor) gives expert video advice on: How are pubic lice contracted?; How do I cure pubic lice? and more...
What are pubic lice?
Pubic lice are small parasitic insects that live in the pubic hair. Pubic lice are a bit like nits on the head except that pubic lice infect the pubic hair only.
How are pubic lice contracted?
Pubic lice can be transmitted through any form of close contact. This doesn't have to be sexual, and can include simply sharing the same bed as somebody infected with pubic lice.
What are the long term effects of pubic lice?
There are no long-term effects of having pubic lice and they can be easily treated.