Pubic lice

What it is

Pubic lice are very small, crab-like creatures which live in the pubic hair.

Pubic lice are not necessarily sexually transmitted but can be passed on through close body contact or sharing towels and bed linen.

Symptoms

They can cause severe itching.

How it is treated

Treatment is with special solutions. Left untreated, the lice may spread to other parts of the body, including chest hair and eyelashes, although this is uncommon.