So, this week we are discussing Pubic Lice!
Pubic lice are the things which are more commonly known as 'crabs'... they can be found in the pubic hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, hair on the abdomen or back and also in facial hair, and once there they cause itching and red spots.
Pubic lice are caught through close contact with someone who has them, the most common way to catch them is during sexual contact. If you do find out you have pubic lice you need to inform current or previous partners from the past 3 months so that they can be checked and treated too.
The good news is, pubic lice can be treated fairly easily with medication available over the counter at a pharmacy, but it is always recommended that you get a full STI screening too, just to make sure that you are free from any other STI's.
STI screening is done at GUM clinics in Suffolk, details of which can be found on the No Risks website.
As always we would love to hear any recommendations for next week's STI of the week!
Take care!
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