Pubic lice are tiny, flat-bodied, six-legged wingless insects that live on the skin (infect the pubic hair area and lay eggs). They are also called crabs because they have "claws", which they use to hang on to hair. They are light brown and the size of a pinhead. Pubic lice feed on the blood of humans; however, they can live up to 24 hours away from the person. Pubic lice infect hairy parts of the body, especially around the pubic area. They look like small scabs to the naked eye. Their eggs (called “nits”) can be seen on hair close to the skin as little white dots. The eggs hatch in six to eight days.
In extreme cases, crabs will find their way to the abdominal area, armpits, moustache or the eyelashes. Pubic lice are usually spread through sexual contact. They can also be spread through contaminated clothing and bedding.
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