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A member asked:

Could you pick up crabs (std) if you shave?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Even if you shave: Your pubic area you can still get pubic lice.

Answered 1/21/2014

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I had an ingrown hair on my public region, which is common since a I regularly shave the area. I have noticed that the spot has gotten larger recently. I am sexually active but there is no chance of STD/STI. Could it be getting larger due to shaving?

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A member asked:

Does it mean I have a std if it burns when I pee? I have no discharge ,no foul smell , or dark pee . There is a small bump on my vaginal area on the skin under my clit . I shaved so could it be that I cut the skin and it agitated it ?

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A member asked:

I shaved my pubic area a few days ago with a pair of clippers. It itches and bumps have formed on the shaft including small white puss ones. Is it std?

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A member asked:

Hard bump under skin on vulva. Not painful but very itchy. Dont shave and dont have any STDs. ?

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I have had a very itchy, red, irritated clitoris. It comes to days at a time and goes for weeks. Never had sex ao not sti/std. Maybe because i shave?

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