A member asked:

Does shaving solve pubic lice? after shaving i feel itch. i recently had head lice so i'm scared i might have pubic lice too. it doesn't itch crazy

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Lice binds to the shafts of your hair. Shaving all hair removes all potential for lice.

Answered 5/2/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Shaving: The lice can remain on even very short, shaven hairs.

Answered 11/3/2018

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