This image displays pubic lice (seen near the center on the right). This image displays pubic lice in the eyelashes. This image displays pubic lice and eggs attached to hair. This image displays pediculosis pubis (pubic lice, crab lice). Pubic lice are easily seen and give a speckled, dirty appearance to a heavily infested area.
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Pubic Lice (Pediculosis Pubis)  Information for adults

Picture of Pubic Lice (Pediculosis Pubis): This image displays pubic lice (seen near the center on the right). Divider line
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.1326-1328. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed. pp.2286, 2287-2289. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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