Girl may have gave my crabs??

LegacyUser

heh,

i was recently goin out with a girl that i think may have given me the crabs, im not sure ive got a rash on my arse and around my sack a bit. Problem is i was recently with another girl and im afraid i mite give her them? I wore protection with this other girl but is it possible she might get them now??

Im afraid to go to my gp but i kno its what i have to do. is there any other way to get rid of them?

thanks

Nevyn

Go to your dr.

If by protection you mean a condom then only the gland and shaft of your penis was covered and crabs live in and on the skin and condoms do no cover you're entire gentail area.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/std/stdc3.shtml

Crabs (Pubic Lice)

What are crabs?

Crabs (also called pubic lice) are small, wingless insects that infest pubic hair. Both men and women can get crabs.
What causes crabs?

Crabs are usually spread through sexual contact. They can also be spread through contaminated clothing and bedding.

What are the symptoms of crabs?

Symptoms, which usually appear within 5 days of being exposed, include itching in the groin area. The crabs look like small flakes of skin to the naked eye, but you can actually see the insects with a magnifying glass. You may also see white or gray dots in your pubic hair; these are louse eggs.

How will I know if I have crabs?

Your doctor or other health-care provider can tell if you have crabs by examining the infested area.

How are crabs treated?

Medicated creams and shampoos can cure crabs. Some of these treatments are available without a prescription at the drug store. Follow directions carefully. You do not need to shave your pubic hair to remove crabs.

Clothes, bedding, towels, and other items that may contain the lice should be machine washed and dried on a hot cycle setting, or dry-cleaned. Articles that cannot be washed can be sealed in a plastic bag for 72 hours. Fumigation of living areas is not necessary. A person can become re-infested after treatment if exposed to crabs again.

What happens if crabs go untreated?

In addition to the discomfort of the infestation, repeated scratching of the infested area can result in a serious skin infection. If you have symptoms or think you've been exposed to crabs, get examined and treated immediately to avoid any complications and continued transmission.

Do sex partners have to be treated?

Yes. If you're diagnosed with crabs, it's important to tell everyone you've had sex with recently, so they can be examined and treated, too. Take all your medication as directed, even if you feel better before the medicine is finished. Don't have sex until you and the people you've had sex with have been completely treated and all of your symptoms have disappeared, or you could infest each other again.

Household members, including children, should also be examined, even if they have no symptoms.