Are pubic lice visible to the naked eye?

Some people find many red spots on their genitals, but they don't care. However, they find that it becomes more and more itchy, so they scratch it with their hands. In fact, this may be pubic lice, which many people don't actually know. Pubic lice are a type of insect that is almost invisible to the human eye and mainly parasitizes around the private parts. So what does it look like? What symptoms occur? Can it be determined that it is infected with pubic lice?

1. Pubic lice are visible to the human eye

Then let's take a look at the size of pubic lice. Generally, female pubic louse nymphs are 1.5 to 2 mm long, while male nymphs are 0.8 to 1.2 mm long. All daily activities of pubic lice are carried out on the patient's epidermis, so pubic lice can be seen with the naked eye. Pubic lice will continue to infect, and their eggs are about 0.8mm long, 0.3mm wide, and milky white in color. Its short axis is in the same direction as the hair shaft of male pubic hair.

2. Causes of Pubic Lice

1. Pubic lice usually live in the pubic hair and anal hair of the patient's body. Pubic lice are a kind of contact-transmitted parasitic infection that will gradually bite the skin of the body and cause itching. It is usually transmitted through sexual contact and is often shared by couples.

2. This disease is an infectious disease, which is mostly caused by unclean sexual contact. Pubic lice in their infancy mainly live by sucking human blood. Pubic lice generally do not leave the male pubic area. Only during sexual intercourse will they leave the original host and infect a new host.

3. Treatment

Treatment generally uses medication. Patients can apply external compresses such as Youlifu Cream and Xieling Cream. When applying, they should lift the hair at the affected area. You should also wash the affected area with boiling water, and then apply medicine. Generally, after persisting in wiping for a week, it can be cured, and the pubic lice eggs can be effectively killed.

4. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Patients should pay attention to their own hygiene in daily life. In addition, sheets and quilts should be disinfected regularly to kill the larvae, and underwear should be changed frequently. In addition, do not have sex before the disease is completely healed to avoid mutual infection. Causing unnecessary medical inconvenience.

2. Usually, you should avoid eating spicy and hot foods. In addition, you should drink more warm water to avoid getting angry. Try to eat light and non-greasy foods. You can also eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. A lot of vitamins can improve body functions.

To maintain a good emotional state for a long time, you don't have to have any psychological burden, maintain a stable daily life time, and avoid staying up late for long periods of time. A positive attitude is the basis of our rehabilitation. We can often come out to breathe fresh air and ensure the circulation of quality indoor air.