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Can Crabs Live In The Nose And How Is It Treated?
Question: Can Crabs live in your nose?
if so how do you treat it?
if so how do you treat it?
Brief Answer:
Not usually found here
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Crabs is normally the term used to refer to lice particularly pubic lice.
These do not usually live in the nose.
Lice typically live in the hair (head lice) or pubic region (Pubic lice) or on the clothing (then move to the skin to feed-body lice).
Unfortunately medicine is not absolute so though lice are not expected in the nose, if you are worried about it , your nose would need to be examined
If lice are found then treatment may involve the use of various shampoos or topical applications. Oral medications such as ivermectin, may also be used as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Not usually found here
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Crabs is normally the term used to refer to lice particularly pubic lice.
These do not usually live in the nose.
Lice typically live in the hair (head lice) or pubic region (Pubic lice) or on the clothing (then move to the skin to feed-body lice).
Unfortunately medicine is not absolute so though lice are not expected in the nose, if you are worried about it , your nose would need to be examined
If lice are found then treatment may involve the use of various shampoos or topical applications. Oral medications such as ivermectin, may also be used as well.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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