When to Seek Medical Care

Generally, pubic lice can be cured with an application of certain medications, but in some circumstances it may be necessary to seek a doctor's care.

Go to a doctor immediately if you think you may have an infection.

• One of the main concerns with pubic lice is that people often scratch incessantly, and this scratching can lead to a secondary bacterial infection.
  
  
• When scratching is intense for long periods, the skin can be worn and broken.
  
  
• If you notice a large area of redness or pus in the area, you may have a skin infection.
  
  
• Other signs of a pubic infection include a fever, burning when you urinate, or a genital discharge.