Body and Pubic Lice
Parasitic insects called pubic lice (colloquially known as ‘crabs’) consume human blood. These organisms display a distinct crab-like appearance, differentiating them from head and body lice variants. They typically colonise pubic hair regions, feeding and triggering itching sensations. Adult specimens measure 1.1–1.8 mm, approximately the size of a pencil point.
Body lice represent another parasitic blood-feeding insect capable of causing widespread itching and disease transmission. These organisms inhabit and reproduce on clothing and bedding belonging to infested individuals. Adults measure 2.3–3.6 mm, roughly equivalent to a sesame seed.
Skabi-Rid lotion containing 5% permethrin effectively manages both conditions. Hair removal techniques alone prove insufficient for pubic lice elimination.
Directions
- Cleanse and dry the affected area.
- Apply lotion to all infested regions; leave overnight, wash off following morning.
- Remove remaining nits using fingernails or fine-toothed comb.
- Change into clean undergarments and clothing.
- Machine-wash recently used items in hot water (54°C minimum) using hot dryer cycle.
- Alternatively, soak clothing in treated water solution for two-week residual protection.
- Dry clean non-washable items or seal in plastic storage for two weeks.
- Notify sexual partners from the preceding month of exposure risk.
- Abstain from sexual contact until partners complete treatment.
- Repeat treatment every five days across three consecutive weeks.