Are pubic lice the same as head lice?

Lice are a kind of parasite that everyone hates. This insect is very small in size. If a person does not pay attention to personal hygiene for a long time, or the living environment is very bad, lice will appear on many parts of the body. The most common ones are the head and pubic area, because these two areas have more hair, which are particularly suitable for lice to parasitize. So what is the difference between pubic lice and head lice?

Are head lice the same as pubic lice?

Lice is a disease, but we don’t know enough about the occurrence of this disease. In fact, lice are actually parasites that live on animals and feed on blood. Once people come into contact with more animals, they have the chance of getting lice. Therefore, in daily life, we must pay more attention to personal hygiene. If you often come into contact with animals, you can wash it several times with sulfur soap. So in clinical practice, are pubic lice the same as head lice?

Steps/Methods:

1. Pubic lice and head lice are different lice. Usually, head lice mainly parasitize on the human head and hide in the hair. Head lice are larger than pubic lice. Head lice are elongated in shape, while pubic lice are round in shape. However, if pubic lice is not treated for a long time, it can develop into head lice.

2. Pubic lice usually do not leave the patient's pubic hair and perianal area. Usually, when people have sexual intercourse or intimate contact, pubic lice will leave along the hair and be transmitted to the other person. Pubic lice can also spread infectious diseases such as relapsing fever and typhus. Therefore, it is also very important to prevent pubic lice.

3. It is recommended that everyone pay attention to personal hygiene in daily life. If the disease is transmitted to the sexual partner, both parties should be treated at the same time to avoid mutual infection. Used clothing, bedding, and contaminated items should be boiled to kill lice or ironed. Pubic lice are relatively easy to kill, so there is no need to panic psychologically.

Note:

Patients are advised to keep their necks warm to avoid cold during treatment. In addition, in daily life, patients should maintain a good sitting posture, which can not only reduce fatigue but also avoid injuries.