How do you treat crabs at home?
When we hear the word crabs, some people might think about a delicious meal in their favorite seafood restaurant. However, if you happen to have picked up those critters from your last hot and heavy experience with your partner, then it’s no longer a yummy thought.
No need to panic, though! Crab infestation is not uncommon but certainly a delicate problem that requires knowledge and patience. Here is an ultimate guide on how to get rid of crabs (or pubic lice) effectively without having to leave the house or embarrass yourself in front of strangers.
What are Pubic Lice?
Before we dive into how you can treat crab infestations at home (aka pubic lice infestations) let’s clarify what they are and where they come from.
Pubic lice are tiny insects measuring 1-2 millimeters often found living in body hair (pubic area, but also eyebrows or beards). They feed on human blood so basically travel with humans as parasites moving from one person’s skin surface through physical contact mostly during sexual interactions.
Itching: While parasitic wingless insects sound like something out of sci-fi fiction movies; symptoms normally include itching sensations followed by small reddish specks located close to the irritated areas.
While spotting these grotesque crawlies may turn your stomach around for good there is hope hiding them away shouldn’t raise too many red flags if dealt with appropriately!
Here’s how:
Mechanical & Hygienical Approaches
Mechanical approaches should always go hand-in-hand with hygienical ones when fighting off pubic lice infections because defeating these bad-boy bugs isn’t just about killing them off immediately – it’s more like breaking their life cycle throughout time. Both cleaning and grooming measures prove successful against this condition especially when applied together.
Shaving
Less hair equals less surface for these pesky critters to cling onto, hence “trimming” down there can highly help reduce the incidence of infections making it one of your first measures in defending yourself against crabs – literally.
With this said, grooming off all pubic hair isn’t necessary and can further lead to sore blisters or other side effects so be careful aiming with that razor!
Combing
While shaving is a quick way to get rid of visible lice (and not always safe); combing them out is another affordable way when removing adult lice plus indirectly removing their eggs (nits) stuck on your follicles strands.
When choosing an effective nit-picking tool make sure you opt-in for combs specifically designed to catch tiny creatures such as pubic louse nymphs. The teeth should be close together and able enough not ot break wile tugging along tangled strands.
Laundering Clothes & Bedding Immediately
Laundering allows both hot water temperatures and detergents mainly meant for heavier loads penetrate thick fabrics at very high temperature leaving little room if any even dead chance-wise residue similar creepy crawlies may have left behind.
Wash your beddings including the sheets blankets also clothes upon realizing infection has occurred considering hot washes are prime in killing uninvited visitors spending time plastered against them such as lices! A good detergent goes hand in hand with heat allowing deeper penetration into thick underwear fabrics as well where they like tripling down preparing ambush-style invasions transforming silky wears into furry havens.
However don’t use insecticides within laundry cycles because while some chemicals aid better fighting chances over parasites it’s toxic towards human skin!
Chemical Approaches
As much as natural methods work sometimes chemical approaches often save us precious time especially regarding disinfection procedures thanks to over-the-counter medication typically containing common ingredients aimed at helping fight parasitic insects, while some even contain strong insecticide properties or are prescription grade which we will touch more upon further.
Therefore, let’s explore what remedies are possible from topical lotions such as creams and shampoos to oral antibiotics you can get your hands on without prior consultation taking.
Using Anti-Lice Shampoo
Coal tar is a well-known ingredient in anti-lice shampoo. This compound works by poisoning lice with chemicals too harsh for them to resist hence usage paired with proper hygiene has shown good results especially during the early stages of infection when they’re still above ground levels thereby easier pick victimizing individuals having problems with skin allergies requiring safer alternatives compared to other pharmaceutical-grade solutions.
This method includes:
- Applying over-the-counter keratolytic chemicals
- Following up with medications called pediculicides (lice-killing agents)
3.Clean everything used using bleach
Topical Creams & Lotions
Topical lindane (Kwell), permethrin (Elimite) and malathion flammable liquids carrying toxic side effects yet work effectively should only be considered upon receiving prescriptions and following safe precautions including selecting products proven suitable for scalp use avoiding disposal during pregnancy except under medical guidance plus avoid contact around mouth area minimizing risks!
Conclusion: Killing Dem Crabs – Booty Calls May Resume
In conclusion, fighting off pubic lice at home isn’t rocket science; don’t start scratching that itch just yet! Luckily several treatment options exist whether mechanical, hygienic or chemical guaranteeing successful eradicating these kinds of evil little critters turning your intimate areas into itching battlefields! It’s recommended always seeking professional advice though before proceeding despite it being an embarrassing topic..
Remember, the best defense against future infestations remains warding off exposure through practicing protected sex conduct whenever engaging in physical intimacies may he/she who engage practice personal hygiene habits while cleaning up infected areas thoroughly in home conditioning like laundering or prolonged combing keeping clean and preventing future incidents from happening due to the occasional accidental human sexual pass.
So go out there with confidence now that you have an idea of how to beat your hairy creepy crawly buddies back into their hole! The world is yolo after all, but when it comes to pubic louse infections better not let them crash our party without proper prior arrangements!