i think i have "crabs"

[epj290]

Originally Posted by Bionca

Are you itching in other places? It could also be Scabies (sp?) - treated with a topical cream rather than shampoo.

the itch has mainly been there not elsewhere i have shaved my self down there there is no redness or anything of the like.

does that ring any bells?

is permethrin 1% good for this?

[Tread]

I needed long to find out what crabs are. I thought of the hard shelled animals with claws. But they were a bit big to stay unseen in your pubs.

If its crab lice, don't worry, they are not dangerous, just bothering.
There are insecticides like Pyrethrum to get rid of them. Most chemical have adverse effects.

The cheapest and a harmless way would be to shave your pubs and comparable hair (underarm hair, and maybe body hair). If there is no hair they can grab, they can't stay on your body (Head hair is usually to thin for them).
They don't life long without human contact (about a day), but changing and hot washing of clothes, bedclothes and towels may help.
Crab lice like it warm and wet.

If its crab lice, you would usually see your skin colours blue or red, and could possibly see the animals themselves.

I would go to a doctor, but I don't know much about the U.S. health system.

[twistedone]

This is intended to make you laugh.

Get ahold of the "Dangerous Catch" producers, they may want to film a segment.

[epj290]

Originally Posted by Tread

I needed long to find out what crabs are. I thought of the hard shelled animals with claws. But they were a bit big to stay unseen in your pubs.

If its crab lice, don't worry, they are not dangerous, just bothering.
There are insecticides like Pyrethrum to get rid of them. Most chemical have adverse effects.

The cheapest and a harmless way would be to shave your pubs and comparable hair (underarm hair, and maybe body hair). If there is no hair they can grab, they can't stay on your body (Head hair is usually to thin for them).
They don't life long without human contact (about a day), but changing and hot washing of clothes, bedclothes and towels may help.
Crab lice like it warm and wet.

If its crab lice, you would usually see your skin colours blue or red, and could possibly see the animals themselves.

I would go to a doctor, but I don't know much about the U.S. health system.

well i went to see a doctor and apparently it is and i got some chemical lotion and use it once and it should be gone.i ddi clean all my bed sheets and clothes used so by tomorrow they should be gone hopefully. i was really scared about them being dangerous but puzzled since i have never had sex. but it seems it will all be ok.

Originally Posted by twistedone

This is intended to make you laugh.

Get ahold of the "Dangerous Catch" producers, they may want to film a segment.

i have heard jokes similar to that before. funny until you actually get the crab.

[The Conquistador]

Use a blow torch.

[chelsea]

Not the end of the world. Take the advice of the responces above, you should be fine.