A 19-year-old female 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

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledgeanswered

Internal Medicine 39 years experience

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

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

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

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Recently had lice on scalp. Treated and scare for pubic lice so i shaved my pubic hair. After shaving, it's starts to itch down there. Pubic lice?

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