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Pubic Lice
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Pubic lice are usually found on or near the genitals but may also be found in facial hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, armpits, chest hair, and even on the scalp. They are spread mainly though sexual contact, but they can also be spread through clothing or towels.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: November 22, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics | |
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