A 38-year-old female asked:
i have wihte flakes on my pubic hair is it sry skin or crabs? i have white flakes on my pubic hair it don't itch but my body itches is it just really dry skin?
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Dr. James Seward answered
22 years experience Dermatology
Human : Human pubic lice or "crabs" are typically very small but can be seen attached to the pubic hair and may have a characteristic bluish-gray color around the area. They skin can become a bit red and itchy and may develop some white flakes. They are spread from sexual contact. I would see a dermatologist so that they can differentiate between crabs and other common conditions that can occur in that area such as eczema, psoriasis, etc.
Answered on Aug 18, 2018
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Pubic lice: Blue spots may show on the skin where the lice have been feeding. Nits (eggs) may noted on the pubic hairs. Lice can cause significant itching.
Answered on Nov 3, 2018
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Dr. Evan Allen answered
30 years experience Family Medicine
See Doctor: This could be an infestation of pubic lice or scabies.
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
Rash: try using an antifungal soap or spray powder it may be a bit of fungus if it does not improve see your doctor
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jerome Litt answered
71 years experience Dermatology
SHAVING PUBIC HAIR: Why are you shaving your pubic hair? If you stop shaving your pubic hair you probably will never ever have itching or broken skin. Think on it . .
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered
51 years experience General Practice
Pimple or ingrown: hair suppose not to itch mainly at night. It could be also scabies or herpes. This need to be looked at. See your doctor. Take care.
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