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i found clear bugs on my pubic hairs and i found eggs does this mean that I have crabs, and if so what can I do till I can afford the medicne, will petrolume jelly smother them.

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Yes,
You probably have crab lice.
Here is how you treat it,

Treatment of Crabs

  • Bathe thoroughly and towel dry.

  • Apply permethrin liquid (for example, "Quellada Creme rinse") over the entire skin area from chest to knees. The liquid should be applied to clean but cool and dry skin.

  • Leave on for 20 minutes only. Bathe and dry.

  • Comb pubic hair with a fine tooth comb to remove any eggs.

  • Wash all clothing, bedding and towels used in the past two days. Dry cleaning can also be used.

  • The itch may persist for a few days after successful treatment.

  • Repeat the treatment in 7 to 10 days. Sexual partners also require treatment.

http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/crabs/facts.htm
You can buy it here:
http://www.epharmacy.com.au/category.asp?id=137&page=3

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