Lakeciya Henderson by Henderson, LaKeciya (lshenderson01) https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y Pubic Lice en-us 2023-07-15 02:47:00 UTC 2023-07-19 02:08:16 UTC hello@padlet.com What is it? lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647472814 Pubic lice is also called crab lice or "crabs". It is caused by the crab louse insect and is usually found on a persons pubic hair. ]]> 2023-07-19 00:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647472814 lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647475311 It can also be found in areas where coarse hair is present like eyebrows, eyelashes, beards, armpits, etc.]]> 2023-07-19 00:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647475311 How it is spread lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647478671 It is usually spread through sexual contact. Pets like dogs and cats do not play a role in pubic lice infestations.]]> 2023-07-19 00:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647478671 Fun Fact! lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647480817 The name comes from its crab like claws and body shape!]]> 2023-07-19 00:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647480817 Symptoms lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647485363 -itching (usually worse at night)
-small red or blue spots on skin (lice bites)
-white/yellowish dots on skin (lice eggs)
-dark red or brown spots (lice poo)

It can take up to 3 weeks for symptoms to occur.]]> 2023-07-19 00:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647485363 Effect on babies lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647495526 There are no known effects of having pubic lice while pregnant. Some treatments for it can be dangerous to an unborn baby.]]> 2023-07-19 01:05:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647495526 Long Term Effects lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647501377 Pubic lice does not cause long term health problems, but if left untreated the area will continue to itch and could cause serious skin infections.]]> 2023-07-19 01:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647501377 Treatment lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647516286 -Lice-killing lotion that contains 1% permethrin  
-mousse containing pyrethrin and piperonyl butoxide

These are available over the counter and can be found at a local drug store or pharmacy]]> 2023-07-19 01:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647516286 Prevention lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647529450 -Avoid sexual contact with an infested person
-Do not share bedding or clothing with an infested person]]> 2023-07-19 01:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647529450 Fun Facts! lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647533296 -About 3 million people get pubic lice a year.

-No one can die from pubic lice]]> 2023-07-19 01:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647533296 Summary lshenderson01 https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647540017 Pubic lice is caused by the crab louse insect and mainly infest pubic hairs, but it can also infest other areas of the body with coarse hairs. They get their name from their shape and their claws are similar to a crab. It is mainly spread by sexual contact with an infested person. Treatments for pubic lice are a permethrin lotion or a pyrethrin butoxide mousse. Crabs do not have any long-term effects other than itching if left untreated. Pubic lice can be preventable by practicing safe sex and avoiding sharing towels and bedding with a person who is infested. ]]> 2023-07-19 01:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lshenderson01/52dmll70e3d5id7y/wish/2647540017