{"id":10780,"date":"2020-04-01T13:28:21","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T17:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=10780"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:20:11","slug":"crabs-pubic-lice-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/crabs-pubic-lice-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Crabs (Pubic Lice)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Pubic lice (Crabs) treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my pubic lice (crabs)?","accordion_intro":"

Yes. Especially if you\u2019re unsure<\/span> of whether you have pubic lice<\/span>, a Maple doctor can help you identify them, and prescribe proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

You can visit our How it Works<\/a> page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Pubic lice (commonly called crabs) are insects that live in pubic hair, though they may also live in chest hair, underarm hair, eyelashes and eyebrows, facial hair, and leg hair. These tiny bugs resemble crabs under a microscope, which is why people often call them crabs.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Symptoms of pubic lice (crabs) <\/span>most commonly include itching in the genital area. Some people may have small brown spots on the skin, which are the eggs of a pubic louse (nits). Pubic lice also bite, causing swollen skin and bluish spotting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Crabs can lead to disease <\/span>if bites become itchy and are scratched too much, because the open skin increases susceptibility to infection.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What causes pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Pubic lice (crabs) transmission <\/span>usually happens during sex, though they can also crawl onto a person\u2019s skin from shared towels, bedsheets, and clothes. It is a common misconception that pubic lice jump or fly, or that a person can get crabs from a toilet seat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"How can I prevent pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Pubic lice (crabs) prevention <\/span>is possible through washing sheets or clothes that have likely been in contact with them in hot water. Telling your sexual partners if you have crabs will also prevent the spread, as it is very likely they will also need to be treated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"How can I treat pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Pubic lice treatment<\/span> is simple, but important, because they won\u2019t go away without treatment. There are anti-lice shampoos, gels and foams that can be used to treat most of the body except the lashes and eyebrows. For the best removal advice, speak with a doctor about your particular case.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I use head lice treatment for pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can use head lice treatment for pubic lice with the exception of treatment in the areas around your eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Does shaving help get rid of pubic lice (crabs)? ","accordion_intro":"

Shaving doesn\u2019t get rid of pubic lice completely, because pubic lice eggs can still be stuck to the skin, or pubic lice can crawl to other hair on the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"}]}],"show_age_gate":false,"condition_image":false,"hero_subcopy":"Skip the waiting room! Instantly connect with Canadian doctors for medical care from your phone, tablet or computer - any time, 24\/7.","why_h2":"Talk to a doctor about pubic lice (crabs) treatment online","why_subcopy":"See a doctor or nurse practitioner today to get a new prescription or refill, at their discretion.","benefit1_h3":"Same-day local pharmacy pickup","benefit1_copy":"After your consultation, if you have received a medical diagnosis and prescription for a medication, your prescription can be faxed to the pharmacy of your choice for pick-up or delivered to your home.","benefit2_h3":"Fast, free delivery","benefit2_copy":"Get your medications delivered to your door anywhere in Canada within 1-3 business days.","benefit3_h3":"Less waiting, more convenience","benefit3_copy":"Maple members get 24\/7 access to primary care online and more. Our doctors and nurse practitioners are available to see you in minutes, anytime.","reviews_h2":"Why Canadians love Maple","review_1":"

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