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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
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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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Shaving: The lice can remain on even very short, shaven hairs.
Answered 11/3/2018
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