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)  Teen information

Picture of Pubic Lice (Pediculosis Pubis): This image displays pubic lice (seen near the center on the right). Divider line
This image displays pubic lice (seen near the center on the right).
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Signs and Symptoms
Lice and their eggs (nits) may attach themselves to the hair in the pubic region and other areas. Lymph nodes in the groin area may be swollen. Slate blue spots may be seen at the bite sites.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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