Pediculosis Pubis

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Felt lice are among the ectoparasites of humans. They reside exclusively in the body heat. They are among the bloodsuckers.All stages of development take place on the host. Female lice lay up to four drop-shaped eggs a day, which are individually attached to hair.The development period is about 18 days at an … Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Causes

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Therapy

General measures Concomitant measures in addition to drug treatment: Crabs and nits should be fought out moist with a nit comb. In case of infestation of the eyebrows or eyelashes, crabs and nits should be removed with tweezers. If necessary, shave the hair; this can facilitate the treatment. Partner management, i.e., infected partners, if any, … Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Therapy

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Elimination of lice and nits (eggs of the crab louse). Partner management, i.e., infected partners, if any, must be located and treated (contacts must be traced for 3 months). Therapy recommendations First-line therapy [guidelines: see below European guideline for the management of pediculosis pubis]. 1% permethrin cream (wash off after ten minutes), repeat … Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Drug Therapy

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis pubis (pubic crab infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you have frequently changing sex partners? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed bluish patches in … Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Medical History

Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) of skin [due tosymptoms: bluish spots (taches bleues; maculae coeruleae) in the following regions: Pubic area Armpits, chest hair Beard, eyebrows, eyelashes Head hair (very rare)] Square brackets [ … Felt Louse Infestation (Pediculosis Pubis): Examination