Are men infected with pubic lice from women?

Whether a man has pubic lice is transmitted from a woman needs to be analyzed on a case-by-case basis. Pubic lice is a parasite that lives in human hair, 1-3 mm in size, and is commonly referred to as pubic lice because it is common in the pubic area. After parasitizing the roots of human hair follicles, pubic lice can cause intense itching, especially at night, and small bleeding spots on the skin can occur due to lice bites. The means of transmission of pubic lice include indirect contact and direct contact. Indirect contact includes sharing of hygiene products, intimate clothing, bed linen, etc. Direct contact transmission includes sexual intercourse or close daily contact, and if a woman has pubic lice, a man may be infected when he has intimate contact with her. It is important to pay attention to hygiene in daily life to avoid infection, and if relevant symptoms appear, treatment should be sought at the hospital’s dermatology department as soon as possible, and both men and women need to be treated at the same time to avoid reinfection.