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Definition

Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs. These lice can also be found in armpit hair and eyebrows.

Symptoms

  • Eggs (nits) or actual adult lice may be seen
  • Itching in area covered by pubic hair (often gets worse at night)
  • Skin reaction that is bluish-gray in color
  • Sores (lesions) in the genital area due to bites and scratching
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