Pubic lice are a common parasite, also known as pubic parasites or pubic worms, many people feel itchy and red spots in the pubic area, but they don't know what's going on, and they get more and more itchy after scratching.
Therefore, pubic lice will seriously affect our normal life, and if you find that you have pubic lice, you should seek medical attention in time.
1. What causes pubic lice?
01 Unclean Sexual Behavior:
Some people often associate pubic lice with "messing", and think that only people who have a chaotic relationship between men and women will be "haunted" by pubic lice. In fact, although apricot transmission is the transmission route of pubic lice, there is no absolute correlation with the number of apricot mates, and we should pay attention to the risk of unclean sexual behavior.
02 Sloppy behavior and lack of hygiene:
If you don't pay attention to hygiene, don't like to wash your hands and take a bath, don't change your clothes for a long time, and don't pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of personal items such as toothbrushes and towels, pubic lice will also breed. Washing hands frequently, bathing frequently, changing clothes frequently, paying attention to hygiene, and loving cleanliness can effectively prevent pubic lice.
03 Dirty and messy accommodation:
The living environment or the living environment is dirty and messy, densely populated, unventilated, garbage everywhere, and the environmental sanitation is not up to standard, which is also one of the factors leading to pubic lice infestation.
04 Toileting outside:
When using the toilet outside, a pubic lice patient sits on a shared toilet, which can cause the pubic lice to parasitize the toilet, and the infection will occur when the next person uses it. Therefore, when going to the toilet outside, use a squatting toilet as much as possible, and wipe the toilet with disinfectant wipes before using it to reduce the risk of infection.
05 Pet Contact:
Pets are also one of the main hosts of pubic lice, and people who keep pets at home are also at greater risk of being infected by pubic lice, so it is necessary to regularly clean the environment where pets live, disinfect them, and keep pets bathed and dewormed regularly to keep them clean and hygienic inside and outside.
2. Symptoms after being infected with pubic lice
1. Severe itching, especially in the genitals and perineal area;
2. Rash and redness may occur;
3. Areas of skin where ulcers and erosions may occur;
4. Women may have abnormal vaginal discharge;
5. Lice and insect eggs (white granulars) may appear.
3. Methods to prevent pubic lice infestation
1. Take a bath regularly: Take a bath every day to keep your body clean and use detergent to wash your genitals.
2. Change underwear and bed sheets: Change your underwear and bed sheets at least once a week, which can reduce the risk of infection.
3. Avoid sharing personal belongings: Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, bed sheets, underwear, etc., with others to reduce the chance of spreading parasites.
4. Get regular sexual health check-ups: Get regular sexual health check-ups and seek your doctor's advice to understand the risks and precautions for pubic lice infestation.
Fourth, what to do if you are infected with pubic lice
1. Use medication: Medication is the main method of treating pubic lice infestation, and you should follow your doctor's advice and take medication on time to ensure that the infection is effectively treated.
2. Clean the environment: clean the home environment regularly, wash and disinfect bed sheets, clothes and other items. This avoids reinfection or transmission to others.
3. Avoid sexual contact: During the infection, it is recommended to avoid sexual activity to prevent the spread of the pathogen to the partner.
Tip: Pubic lice infestation is caused by factors such as sexual contact and lack of personal hygiene, and people can reduce the risk of pubic lice infestation by following good personal hygiene habits, getting regular health check-ups, and taking precautions.
If you are infected with pubic lice, you should seek medical attention and treat it as recommended by your doctor to avoid further spread and complications.
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