What Causes Crab Lice (Pubic Lice) Disease?
Pubic lice disease is generally caused by factors such as sexual disorder, poor physical immunity, or the use of public items. This condition can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and physical health, and timely treatment is crucial. During the treatment period, it is important to avoid fatigue, rest adequately, ensure sufficient sleep, and perform necessary exercise to enhance physical fitness. If any discomforting symptoms arise, medical attention should be sought promptly.
1. The primary transmission cause of pubic lice disease is a patient or their spouse having a history of unhygienic sexual contact or having a history of living outside before the onset of the disease.
2. Pubic lice disease is associated with a decline in immune function.
3. Frequent use of public items, such as underwear, mattresses, and toilet seats, can also lead to pubic lice infection.
The symptoms of pubic lice disease often manifest as severe itching of pubic hair, particularly at night, mainly localized to the pubic bone area and may also involve the perianal region and abdomen. Gray sand-like particles attached to pubic hair can be seen, representing lice eggs and slowly moving pubic lice.
Treatment for pubic lice disease includes both oral antibiotics and topical medications with antipruritic effects that can be applied directly to the affected area. The first step is to thoroughly remove all body hair, as pubic lice parasitize on body hair. Removing the hair directly eliminates the parasitic environment and effectively reduces the number of pubic lice, alleviating the itching symptoms. This also aids in the penetration of medications into the skin.
