Crab Louse Quiz
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Skin itching that worsens at night
Genital itch
Itch is mild
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Itchy vagina
Nighttime itch is worse
Pubic itching
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
An infestation caused by tiny insects living in pubic hair, resulting in itching. It is often sexually transmitted, but can also be acquired by using infested towels or beds.
Skin Itching
Itching around the genital area
Skin is broken from scratching
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose crab louse
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have any itch in and around your vagina?
Did you scratch your skin?
Wash contaminated cloth in warm water of at least 50 degrees. Anti-lice creams or medication can be prescribed to treat the infection.
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References
Palanisamy AP, Kanakaram KK, Vadivel S, Kothandapany S. Crab louse. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2015 Sep-Oct;6(5):375. doi: 10.4103/2229-5178.164475. PMID: 26500883; PMCID: PMC4594412.
https://journals.lww.com/idoj/Fulltext/2015/06050/Crab_louse.24.aspx
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Unnati Patel, MD, MSc (Primary Care Physician)
Dr Patel graduated from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine. She worked in clinical research at the University of Illinois in Chicago and University of Nevada in Las Vegas focused on culturally adapted health interventions for preventive medicine in the community setting. Received her Master's of Science in Global Health (concentration in Health Policy) from Georgetown University, during which she worked with the WHO in Sierra Leone and Save the Children in Washington, D.C. Unnati went on to complete her family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian American Hospital. | | She is currently working as a primary care physician in the city of Chicago and completing her Master's of Business Administration at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management and Fellowship in Leadership in Value-Based Care.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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