Definitions
Pubic lice
Overview
Pubic lice, or "crabs," are spread through sexual contact. They usually infest areas with coarser body hair, including the legs, chest, and eyelashes or eyebrows.
Symptoms
Symptoms mainly consist of intense itching in the genital region. The lice can usually be seen easily.
Treatments
Pubic lice are treated with certain medicated lotions or shampoos to kill both lice and their eggs.