However, there are certain things you can do to improve your health and keep the virus from causing problems. To have a healthy immune system eat a well-balanced diet daily, exercise regularly, and avoid alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Keep the number of lifetime sex partners limited and use condoms regularly with sexual activity. Females should have a yearly Pap Smear and follow-up on all abnormal results as directed by her health care provider. Crabs are lice found mostly in the pubic hair, but can move to the hair on other parts of the body, such as the beard, mustache, and underarms.
Crabs are very small but can be seen because they attach themselves to the hair.
They live by feeding on human blood. They are usually found between the fingers, around the wrists, under the arms, or around the genital area including the buttocks. Infestations can affect an entire household and all family members , not just the sexual contacts, may need to be examined. You may see eggs or the crabs. Scratching the affected areas may make it worse and lead to a more severe infection caused by bacteria entering the skin.