How long does it take to get rid of pubic lice?

Pubic lice can be completely cured in 5-7 days of treatment. Pubic lice are parasites that live on the surface of pubic hair and skin in the genital area of both men and women. They are highly reproducible and produce a large number of eggs that attach to body and pubic hair, making them highly contagious. It can be transmitted through sexual transmission and indirect contact. The main manifestations are intense itching in the pubic area, skin scratches, redness, pimples and so on. After the diagnosis of pubic lice, couples need to be treated together to avoid cross-infection. The treatment of pubic lice is relatively simple, first of all, you need to remove the pubic hair once and for all, apply tincture of bacitracin or sulfur ointment, and disinfect the used underwear towels and bed linen thoroughly before using them again. Generally 5-7 days can be completely cured. The discovery of pubic lice need to actively seek medical treatment, under the guidance of the doctor to correctly regulate the disposal.