Thirty years ago, lice were very common, and many people, both adults and children, were troubled by it, especially women with long hair, who had lice on their hair. But this is rare now, and many people have never seen lice. However, although they are rare, they are not extinct.

30 years ago, lice were very common. Regardless of adults or children, many people were troubled by this. Especially some women with long hair had lice on their hair. But this is rare now, and many people have never seen lice. However, although they are rare, they are not extinct.

There were a lot of lice in the past, which was related to the poor sanitary conditions at that time. It is rare now, and it has a lot to do with the improvement of today's sanitary conditions. People often wash their hair and take baths, and also use some toiletries.

However, living and sanitary conditions have improved, and some people are still infected, such as pubic lice . A man in Changsha had always itchy eyes. He finally went to the hospital for a check-up. Unexpectedly, it was caused by an infected diet. He was frightened and surprised. He didn’t know how he was infected? Why do they grow on eyelashes?

Pubic lice generally live in the pubic area. How can they get to the eyes? It turned out that the man did not wash his hands in time after going to the toilet, which may have caused infection because his hands came into contact with his eyes.

How do people become infected with pubic lice?

Generally speaking, it has two modes of transmission: sexual transmission and indirect contact transmission . Dirty sex, or using personal items such as towels belonging to an infected person, may increase the risk of infection.

Therefore, even if there is no direct contact, indirect contact may increase the risk of infection. Regardless of men or women, I hope everyone will understand this. It does not mean that you will not be infected if you have no sex life. You should pay attention to prevention and personal hygiene. Use your own towels, bathtubs and other items. You should also pay attention when using public facilities such as toilets outside.

What exactly are pubic lice? Is it a sexually transmitted disease?

Because sexual transmission is the main mode of transmission, many people may think of sexually transmitted diseases, but I personally think that the two are not exactly the same. Pubic lice are not equal to sexually transmitted diseases.

Generally speaking, sexually transmitted diseases refer to sexual behavior as the main transmission route of infectious diseases. Although they are the same in this way, pubic lice are a parasite , It is a kind of lice disease , because in addition to it, there are head lice and body lice .

It is mainly parasitic on people's pubic hair and lives by sucking people's blood . It is relatively flat and looks like a small crab if you look closely.

Because it feeds on human blood, after infection, the patient's skin will experience itching, especially at night, and the quality of sleep can easily deteriorate.

In addition, there will be irritation when bitten by it. Afterwards, the color of the skin will change, and cyan or gray-white spots can be seen. Over time, it may increase the risk of folliculitis , secondary eczema and other diseases.

However, in terms of physical symptoms, this disease has similar symptoms to other diseases, such as itching, and everyone must learn to distinguish them. Generally speaking, itching caused by inflammation and other problems is not contagious and may cause an increase in secretions. However, if you are infected with pubic lice, it is contagious. Granular lice droppings or rust-colored powder may appear on your underwear, and insect eggs can be found on the hair.

Of course, no matter what the cause is, you should pay attention to itching in the vagina, and do not scratch it to avoid more adverse effects. Once discovered, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Delaying it for a long time will not only make it more painful, but also detrimental to mental health, and will have a greater impact on daily life and work.

Regarding the treatment of this disease, I also remind everyone not to believe in any folk remedies casually, and do not try them easily to avoid backfire. Scientific treatment methods should be adopted.

Why do some people relapse soon after treatment?

Generally, the disease requires treatment for both the patient and their partner. For people who are infected, even if they are treated themselves, if they still have sexual intercourse during this period, their partners may also be infected. Without treatment by both husband and wife, the infection may recur and cannot be cured after a long period of treatment.

In addition to this reason, it may also be related to not paying attention to cleaning during treatment, because it can be spread through the common use of some items, so if it is only treated with medication, ignores the cleaning and disinfection of clothes and bedding, may also be prone to protracted treatment.

In terms of cleaning, it is necessary to remove pubic hair or perianal hair. After all, it is parasitic on hair. Doing so can hinder its reproduction and growth, which is helpful to promote treatment. From this perspective, choosing to remove pubic hair is a way to prevent infection.

However, the hair that still exists on the human body is useful. If it is not infected, it is recommended not to remove it too frequently. Excessive cleaning is not a good thing either.

In daily life, if you want to prevent pubic lice and other lice diseases, you must pay attention to maintaining personal hygiene and clean frequently, but be careful not to overdo it. You should also pay attention to developing good habits, such as not always crossing your legs, wearing tight pants, avoiding the vagina being in a humid environment for a long time, and washing your hands in time after using the toilet. For people who often stay in hotels, they should also pay attention when using public facilities.

To sum up, lice are not extinct, and there are still people who are infected. Everyone should understand the transmission route of pubic lice. If you find that your body has symptoms of suspected infection, don’t take it seriously, check it out early, and treat it early. It is recommended that not only the infected person, but also his partner should be treated. Whether it is pubic lice or head lice, if you want to prevent it, it is very important to do a good job of personal hygiene. Both men and women should pay attention to it and pay attention to keeping themselves clean.

Reference:

1. The man’s eyes were extremely itchy, and the examination found “pubic lice” in his eyes. Xiaoxiang Morning News.2022.09.07