Men infected with pubic lice are difficult to cure on their own, causing intense itching sensations. Most patients can be cured through the use of anti-lice shampoos, but if left untreated, they may spread to other areas of the body where there is body hair, aggravating the condition.
1. Pubic lice are a relatively small insect that parasitizes the genital area of the human body, usually living and laying eggs around the pubic hair. Pubic lice feed mainly on blood and will bite the genital area, causing severe itching and interfering with daily life. A pubic lice infection may cause severe itching in the genital area.
2. Most patients can be cured by aggressive treatment such as removing pubic hair and using anti-lice lotions or gels. If left untreated, the condition may spread to other hairy areas of the body, aggravating the condition. Repeated scratching of the area may also induce bacterial infections, leading to symptoms such as skin breakdown and pigmentation changes.
Therefore, it is recommended that patients with symptoms related to pubic lice go to the dermatology department of a hospital and take medication as prescribed by the doctor.