An occasional itch anywhere on the body, even your pubic area, is probably nothing to worry about. Itchy pubic hair that persists, however, may be caused by allergies, damage to the hair follicles, or an infection.
Pubic hair is thicker and more coarse than the hair on other parts of your body, making it noticeably itchier when it begins to grow back.
Several things may cause contact dermatitis in the groin leading to itchy pubic hair, including: detergents, dyes, or fabric softeners in the underwear. perfumes or fragrances. chemicals in soap, lotion, or other skin care products a person uses.
Suggestion 1: Shave in the shower under hot/warm water
By shaving in shower under hot or warm water, you quickly soften the hair. This makes the razor cut through the hair much easier, thus, reducing irritation.
Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including pubic lice and trichomoniasis, may cause vaginal itching. Pubic lice, which people often refer to as crabs, often cause vulvar itching that may feel worse at night.
Pubic lice and their eggs attach very strongly to hair; they won't wash or brush off, nor do they fall off. They cannot survive for long without a human 'host' to feed from. This means that you are very unlikely to catch pubic lice from clothing, bed linen, shared towels or toilet seats.
Adult: The adult pubic louse resembles a miniature crab when viewed through a strong magnifying glass. Pubic lice have six legs; their two front legs are very large and look like the pincher claws of a crab. This is how they got the nickname “crabs.” Pubic lice are tan to grayish-white in color.
Pubic lice feed on your blood, and their bites can cause severe itching. Treatment includes applying over-the-counter creams and lotions that kill the parasites and their eggs.
Itchy spots or intense itching in the hair-covered area around the genitals could indicate pubic lice. Look for small reddish or pink bumps on the skin. When scratched, the bites can become infected. If you are diagnosed with pubic lice, ask your doctor to check you for other types of sexually transmitted infections.
You cannot get rid of pubic lice by washing or shaving, as the lice only need a minimal length of hair on which to lay their eggs. Therefore you do not need to shave your pubic hair. You can treat yourself at home with an insecticidal lotion or cream which is available over the counter from a pharmacy.
Are pubic lice an STD? Pubic lice often get lumped in with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). That's because people get pubic lice most often during sex. But pubic lice are not an actual disease or infection.
Your doctor can prescribe a lotion for you to use to kill the lice and nits. If left untreated, you can develop infections from scratching. It can also cause your skin to change color and become scaly and scarred.
The lice bites become crusty or filled with pus, or your skin has a bad smell.
Dry, flaky skin in a female's pubic area can have many causes, including skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, or dermatitis. Allergies and bacterial or fungal infections may also be the cause. Hair removal products or even wearing tight clothing can also damage the skin, making it dry, itchy, and flaky.
A lice-killing lotion containing 1% permethrin or a mousse containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide can be used to treat pubic (“crab”) lice. These products are available over-the-counter without a prescription at a local drug store or pharmacy.
If over-the-counter lotions or shampoos that have 1% permethrin (Nix) or pyrethrin don't kill your pubic lice, your doctor may prescribe stronger treatments, such as: Malathion. You apply this prescription lotion to the affected area and wash it off after eight to 12 hours.
If you think you have pubic lice, make an appointment with your GP or local sexual health services. There is no test for lice, but you may see the lice crawling in your body hair. Your GP or sexual health clinic will look for visible evidence of the lice.
Removing pubic hair may therefore make a person more susceptible to common infections, such as UTIs, vaginitis, and yeast infections. Hair removal can also irritate your skin, leading to skin infections such as cellulitis and folliculitis. In other cases, grooming-related injuries, such as cuts, could become infected.
Keep your skin moist if you're planning to shave. You need this lubrication to minimize friction and avoid nicks. Using cream or gel can also allow you to see where you've just shaved so you can avoid going over the area twice and causing irritation.
Pubic hair removal is common — approximately 80 percent of women ages 18 to 65 report they remove some or all of their pubic hair.
A lice-killing lotion containing 1% permethrin or a mousse containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide can be used to treat pubic (“crab”) lice. These products are available over-the-counter without a prescription at a local drug store or pharmacy.
Adult lice are gray-brown and about 1.1–1.8 millimeters long. A person may be able to see them with the naked eye. The eggs and immature lice are smaller, however, and they may not be visible without a magnifying glass.
Pubic lice infestations (pthiriasis) are usually spread through sexual contact. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human pubic lice. Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of pubic lice infestations.
Symptoms. You don't usually start experiencing scalp itching when lice first arrive in your hair. You may not experience itching until about 4 to 6 weeks after lice exposure. This is because the lice take time to multiply and cause symptoms of itchiness.