Question 1

i have wihte flakes on my pubic hair is it sry skin or crabs? i have white flakes on my pubic hair it don't itch but my body itches is it just really dry skin?

Accepted Answer

Human : Human pubic lice or "crabs" are typically very small but can be seen attached to the pubic hair and may have a characteristic bluish-gray color around the area.  They skin can become a bit red and itchy and may develop some white flakes.   They are spread from sexual contact.  I would see a dermatologist so that they can differentiate between crabs and other common conditions that can occur in that area such as eczema, psoriasis, etc.

Question 2

how often should you shave your pubic hair to avoid rashes and shave itches and broken skin?

Accepted Answer

SHAVING PUBIC HAIR: Why are you shaving your pubic hair? If you stop shaving your pubic hair you probably will never ever have itching or broken skin. Think on it . .

Question 3

pubic hair area constantly itches unless i've completely shaven the area so what does it mean? just the pubic hair and not my vagina.

Accepted Answer

Pubic hair itch: May be fungal, though one would expect some itching  even after shaving, could try Tinactin Jock itch cream which is what men use as they get something similar. Or could be dry skin, so could try coconut oil   in the  shower  F/u/ w /doc regarding  itch and nipple discharge.

Question 4

why can't i shave my pubic hair?! i'm a female and when i shave and the hair starts to grow it itches like crazy! is it normal? i've been struggling..

Accepted Answer

That may be a sign: May be a sign from beyond. A sign that there is no real need nor any mandate to shave pubic hair. The more people who shave their pubic hair, the more pressure there will be upon other people to also shave their pubic hair (and lead to more cases of ingrown hairs and itchy pubises). Since there is nothing inherently abnormal about pubic hair, there is no reason to shave it off. It's just fashion.

Question 5

i have discharge that then dries kind of brown and stick to my pubic hair and my vagina itches?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Typically, when there's itching it can be due to a yeast infection.  Discharge that's brown is typically old menstrual blood.  You can see a doctor or clinic and get an exam to test for yeast.  If the brown discharge is bothering you, that is, if it's lasting for more than a few days, then you might want to consider some hormones to help regulate your cycle so that you don't have as much spotting.

Question 6

for the past couple weeks, i have had an itchy pubic hair area. it gets worse when im wearing underwear. it gets red but there are no raised bumps. it itches like ive shaved but i havent shaved recently. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Few things: From an allergy to a fungal infection among the most common possible causes. Would suggest wearing  loose, cotton underwear for a while as it sounds clearly related as far as location and behavior. If rash and symptoms persist have your doc take a look at rash when active. Do not use any creams or ointments for now, try to keep area as dry as possible.

Question 7

i have white bumps in the pubic hair at the top of my genital area it itches and turns red what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Possibly folliculiti: White bumps t the hair follicles of the pubic hair with some surrounding redness may be "folliculitis" , or a staph infection in the hair follicles.  Depending on the severity it is treated with either topical or oral antibiotics.  See your doc to check this out.

Question 8

i have a hard bump on my vagina. it hurt so i put a hot towel on it, squeezed it and puss and thin blood came out. it went down but it's still there and it itches sometimes. it's on top of the vagina were the pubic hair is.

Accepted Answer

Infected gland: There are numerous glands at the vaginal entrance. These glands secrete fluid that helps lubricate the vagina. Sometimes the openings of these glands become obstructed, causing fluid to back up into the gland.  At times, the fluid within the cyst may become infected. See your doctor to get it drained if needed and treated.

Question 9

i have itching after shaving pubic hair, what can i do for relief?

Accepted Answer

Shaving: A steroid cream might be applied to decrease inflammation.

Question 10

what is the best way to relieve itching caused by shaving pubic hair?

Accepted Answer

Careful : Don't shave too vigorously 
use a non-scented shave gel such as aveeno (oatmeal).

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I have wihte flakes on my pubic hair is it sry skin or crabs? i have white flakes on my pubic hair it don't itch but my body itches is it just really dry skin?

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How often should you shave your pubic hair to avoid rashes and shave itches and broken skin?

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Pubic hair area constantly itches unless i've completely shaven the area so what does it mean? just the pubic hair and not my vagina.

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Why can't i shave my pubic hair?! i'm a female and when i shave and the hair starts to grow it itches like crazy! is it normal? i've been struggling..

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I have discharge that then dries kind of brown and stick to my pubic hair and my vagina itches?

A member asked:

For the past couple weeks, i have had an itchy pubic hair area. it gets worse when im wearing underwear. it gets red but there are no raised bumps. it itches like ive shaved but i havent shaved recently. what could this be?

A member asked:

I have white bumps in the pubic hair at the top of my genital area it itches and turns red what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a hard bump on my vagina. it hurt so i put a hot towel on it, squeezed it and puss and thin blood came out. it went down but it's still there and it itches sometimes. it's on top of the vagina were the pubic hair is.

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I have itching after shaving pubic hair, what can i do for relief?

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What is the best way to relieve itching caused by shaving pubic hair?

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