Pubic pediculosis is a parasitic disease that is caused by the presence of pubic lice. It is in this area that they actively parasitize and multiply rapidly. Much less often these insects live in a mustache, on the eyebrows and on the head.
Pubic pediculosis - symptoms
This disease begins with an incubation period that lasts about a month. Then there is an itch on the pubis, the intensity of which is quite different. People with a minimum amount of hair on the body can completely ignore it, and at some, at night, the sensation of itching is simply unbearable. With a strong scratching of the skin, burning, redness and small wounds can occur. Because of this, secondary infections enter the skin, leading to complications. It can also be noted that pubic pediculosis is often manifested by the presence of an allergic rash in places of irritation.
Treatment of pubic lice
Pubic pediculosis in this case is treated with drugs that reduce the activity of lice and their spread. To date, the treatment of this disease is quite diverse and there are many ways to get rid of it. This application of various ointments, shampoos, emulsions and aerosols that contribute to the destruction of lice from the affected area. The use of one shampoo from pediculosis will not be completely enough to completely destroy the parasites. Therefore, you can add special sprays or ointments to it. There is an effective Medifox preparation, produced in the form of aerosol solution. Already for half an hour he kills the main part of the infection and directly parasites. Such methods of treatment are strictly forbidden during pregnancy and lactation. In this case, it is better to use sulfuric ointment in a concentration of 33%. With the choice of different drugs is better not to experiment, but immediately go to the doctor. Only he can correctly appoint this or that drug for the most rapid recovery.
Prevention of pubic lice
Than to treat a pubic pediculosis we have already understood. But here's what to do so that there is no re-infection?
- All things used during treatment, it is necessary to boil, and do not use them for two weeks. Parasites without a "host" will not live more than 7 days.
- After the termination of treatment in preventive measures within a month to wash with a special shampoo from lice. You can use tar tar . It is enough once a week.
- If there are pets in the house, they too should be prevented (bought and treated with a special remedy against fleas). Although they differ from human lice in animals, this procedure will still help prevent a recurrence of the disease.