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Hi what causes a cut on the clitorial hood? it's very itchy when pubic hair is there but when i shave it doesn't itch or very minimal itch

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible scratch/cut: Due to the thin skin in that location, you could accidentally cut it while shaving or even the edge of a fingernail. If the skin is dry, it can crack and look/feel like a cut also. Skin tends to itch once you start shaving unless you continue to keep shaving, so you have to either keep shaving or let the hair grow longer.

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Answered 6/21/2017

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A member asked:

Hi what causes a cut on the clitorial hood? it's very itchy when pubic hair is there but when i shave it doesn't itch or very minimal itch

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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