Getting a diagnosis
If you think you may have pubic lice, contact a healthcare professional, pharmacist, or sexual-health service. An examination can help confirm whether lice are present and distinguish them from other causes of itching or visible particles.
A clinician may check the pubic area and other areas with coarse hair, such as the armpits or chest. If the infestation may have been acquired through sexual contact, they may also discuss whether STI testing would be appropriate. A diagnosis of pubic lice does not mean that another STI is
