Pubic lice (also known as "crabs") are small insects which mainly attach to the pubic hair area but may move up to the chest hair, armpit hair and down the legs.
They cause lots of itching and you may notice the small crab like insects as black dots within the hairs or white eggs. Sometimes due to the itching, red lines appear.
We see less of these now as people are waxing and shaving.
We diagnosis this by looking and occasionally we may pick one of the insects off and look under the microscope at it - they are harmless.
Application of a lotion you can buy over the counter or get from the clinics - apply this to all infected areas of the body. The lotion has to be applied twice - a week apart.
Antihistamine tablets may help with itching.
Wash all clothes, towels and bedding at hottest temperature they will tolerate.
Sexual partners need treatment too.
Due to essential major building work next to the main entrance to Sexual Health Dorset @Weymouth, our front entrance will be closed. Access will be via a fire exit from the small car park next to the white railings (to the left of the main entrance). There is signage to help direct you to the temporary entrance.
Thank you for your understanding while these temporary arrangements are in place’
To make an appointment or for further advice, please call:
0300 303 1948
Phoneline open 08:15-16:45 Monday-Friday
(closed 12:30-13:30 for lunch)
