pubic lice
Intimate area infestation
Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that infest coarse body hair, especially in the genital area.
Also called crabs because of their crab-like shape and clinging legs.
They spread through sexual contact or shared bedding and cause intense itching.
The clinic confirmed he had pubic lice.
Clawed marine decapods
- nitsLice before hatching
- infestOccupy harmfully en masse
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- transmissionSending of information
spread · infected · host · colonization · proliferation · contagion · contamination · exposure
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
redness · inflammation · rash · blue spots · skin irritation · soreness · restlessness · crawling sensation
Synthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- nit combTool for removing lice
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
lotion · cream · shampoo · prescription · over-the-counter · antiparasitic · dermatologist · retreatment
Pubic region parasite
- ectoparasiteOrganism feeding on host externally
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- bloodsuckerOrganism feeding on plasma
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
life cycle · eggs · blood meal · claws · six-legged · insect · vector · nymph
Painful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- stigmatizationMarking as disgraceful
- judgmentReasoned decision-making capacity
misconception · humiliation · disgrace · reputation · gossip · disclosure · secrecy · social anxiety
crabs
Clawed marine decapods
transmission · spread · infected · host · colonization · proliferation · contagion · contamination · exposure · epidemic
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- pruritusMedical term for itching
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
discomfort · redness · inflammation · rash · blue spots · skin irritation · soreness · restlessness · crawling sensation · secondary infection
permethrin
Synthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- nit combTool for removing lice
topical · lotion · cream · shampoo · prescription · over-the-counter · antiparasitic · dermatologist · retreatment · laundry
crab louse
Pubic region parasite
- ectoparasiteOrganism feeding on host externally
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- bloodsuckerOrganism feeding on plasma
parasitism · life cycle · eggs · blood meal · claws · six-legged · insect · vector · nymph · exoskeleton
shame
Painful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- stigmatizationMarking as disgraceful
judgment · misconception · humiliation · disgrace · reputation · gossip · disclosure · secrecy · social anxiety
pubic liceuninfested
Lacking parasites or pests
cleanliness · clean · deloused · treated
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