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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Last updated Nov 3, 2018
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