Pediculosis Pubis Diagnosis and management Diagnosis Observation of pubic lice or nits attached to the hair. The diagnosis is suggested by a history of itching and exposure to lice or observation of crabs by the patient.
Pubic lice can also involve eyelashes, eyebrows, beard and body hair.
These areas should be examined. The female crab louse - responsible for pediculosis pubis. This louse is just visible with the naked eye - crawling among the pubic hairs. The most common symptom is itchiness in the public region. The patient should not take a hot bath or shower prior to treatment.