hi, i've recently noticed i have crabs (pubic lice) and the only thing i could find here in aus over the counter at the pharmacy was 'Ascabiol Lotion' which you apply after a shower and leave in for 24 hours!Is this the same as any other body lice shampoo etc?And i was thinking about shaving my pubes so as to not have to try and find the eggs etc, but should i do this before or after i apply the lotion?thanx
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Crabs
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Any lice shampoo that is effective for body lice or head lice will work on pubic lice. In fact any insecticide will do - a traditional Australian treatment is a heavy spray of Aerogard.
You could shave before or after. However, you can deal with the eggs by re-treating weekly. After three times you should be clear.
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Crabs sometimes lay their eggs under the skin on the hair follicle. So shaving won't help in that case. What you need to get is a product called RID, I believe. Wash all underwear and bed covers, in order to not re-infect yourself.Make sure your girlfriend gets treated too, re-infection could occur after sexual contact. I'd just buy her some fishnet stockings if it persists.Just kidding about that last part.