Question 1

does your pubic hair always match your natural head hair color?

Accepted Answer

Hair color: Pubic hair and axillary (armpit) hair can vary in color considerably from the hair of the scalp. In most people it is darker, although it can also be lighter. In most cases it is most similar in color to the eyebrows of the individual.On some individuals, pubic hair is thick and/or coarse; on others it may be sparse and/or fine; these varieties may appear in either sex.

Question 2

could you tell me what is the relationship between estrogen and pubic hair and head hair?

Accepted Answer

No Effect on pubis: Estrogens stimulates prolactin from pituitary gland, and Estrogens protects the hair against male hormones

Question 3

my pubic hair has changed from being curly to straight, also is now shedding more than in the past. i have scalp hair loss as well, which was diagnosed as telogen effluvium by a term. now doubting diagnosis...is full body alopecia more likely?

Accepted Answer

Same thing: Telogen effluvium is likely to affect all the hair on any part of your skin. "Full body" alopecia is not a diagnosis. The important question is to speculate about the reason. Telogen effluvium is caused by something. There are many possible causes.

Question 4

does pubic hair color match hair color?

Accepted Answer

Usuually does: However it may  be hard to tell frequent hair coloring.

Question 5

do your eyebrows and pubic hair reveal true hair color?

Accepted Answer

Normally, yes: Usually, they are good indicators of natural hair color.

Question 6

my genital area, specifically my pubic hair, has had an on-and-off itching sensation in the past 3 months or so,and nothing i find online matches my issue. i am not sexually active, and i dont have lice. (its also not a result of shaving?

Accepted Answer

: Jock itch is a common lay term for simple fungal infections that occasionally infect the skin near or of the genitals. These are acquired at random from casual contact with dirt/animals or people. Anti-fungals like clotrimazole can help applied 2X daily for a week or two. This could be verified by exam/testing.

Question 7

why does pubic hair grow faster than the hair on my head?

Accepted Answer

Hair growth: different areas of hair follicles grow at different rates just like nails do

Question 8

is it odd for pubic hair to be turning gray while the hair on my head is not?

Accepted Answer

No: Hair pigment changes as we age. No rhyme or reason to it.

Question 9

my girlfriend and i have head lice and recently ive noticed one in my pubic hair wich surprised me how do i proceed? it didn't look like a crab

Accepted Answer

Treat For Head Lice: There are 3 types of lice: head, body, &amp; pubic. Pubic (crab) have distinctive appearance from other two. Head &amp; body lice appear similar but head are smaller. Head lice are best suited for survival in scalp environment; can be found elsewhere on body but they do not thrive in these areas. Suggest treating scalp w/ over-the-counter head lice medication. See doctor if more lice appear in pubic area.

Question 10

red, painful bump near pubic hair by clitoris, has a darkish red, almost bloody looking head. no fluid leaking. should i go to doctor? what is it?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: If is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. If you are sexually active, it could be a sexually transmitted disorder and you need to be checked for other STDs. 
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
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Does your pubic hair always match your natural head hair color

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Does your pubic hair always match your natural head hair color?

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Could you tell me what is the relationship between estrogen and pubic hair and head hair?

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My pubic hair has changed from being curly to straight, also is now shedding more than in the past. i have scalp hair loss as well, which was diagnosed as telogen effluvium by a term. now doubting diagnosis...is full body alopecia more likely?

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Does pubic hair color match hair color?

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Do your eyebrows and pubic hair reveal true hair color?

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My genital area, specifically my pubic hair, has had an on-and-off itching sensation in the past 3 months or so,and nothing i find online matches my issue. i am not sexually active, and i dont have lice. (its also not a result of shaving?

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Why does pubic hair grow faster than the hair on my head?

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Is it odd for pubic hair to be turning gray while the hair on my head is not?

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My girlfriend and i have head lice and recently ive noticed one in my pubic hair wich surprised me how do i proceed? it didn't look like a crab

A member asked:

Red, painful bump near pubic hair by clitoris, has a darkish red, almost bloody looking head. no fluid leaking. should i go to doctor? what is it?

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