Crabs (cont.)
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- Crabs Overview
- Crabs Causes
- Crabs Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Crabs Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medication
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Crabs Treatment
Self-Care at Home
It is possible to treat crabs with over-the-counter medications. Prescription medications are also available. Contact a healthcare professional if an individual has any questions about treatment.
Combing hair is important to remove eggs, also after treatment. A variety of combs are available commercially. They are sold in most drugstores and online. A popular model is the LiceMeister, which is a product of the National Pediculosis Association.
Some doctors recommend trimming the pubic hair with a nonsharp electric razor in order to reduce the number of lice and eggs present.
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Pediculosis (ie, louse infestation) dates back to prehistory. The oldest known fossils of louse eggs (ie, nits) are approximately 10,000 years old.
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