This article was co-authored by Aparna Ghosh and by How.com.vn staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Aparna Ghosh is a Licensed Esthetician & Electrologist and the Owner of Synergy Skincare in Folsom, California. She has been running Synergy Skincare since 2017 and has over eight years of industry experience working with various skin types. Aparna specializes in corrective and preventative skincare. She is a Kaiser Permanente Network Provider providing electrolysis hair removal for transgender patients diagnosed with adult gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. In addition to being certified in skin health and herbology, she holds a Master's degree in Zoology with a specialization in Biochemistry and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. Synergy Skincare won the Hall of Fame Best in Folsom Award in 2019 and 2022 and the Yelp Recognition Badge in 2017 and 2020.
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You just took an everything shower and shaved your pubic hair. You’re fresh and clean, so why is your pubic area suddenly itchy? Pubic hair itch isn’t uncommon after shaving and is a normal reaction to the bikini shaving process. While it isn’t something to be alarmed about, it can certainly be annoying! Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to prevent and stop pubic hair from itching. Keep reading to learn what you can do to help your pubic hair stay happy, healthy, and itch-free after a shave.
Things You Should Know
- Pubic hair likely starts to itch due to regrowth, razor burn, ingrown hairs, product irritation, or dry skin.
- To stop pubic hair itch, apply a cold compress to the irritated area, moisturize with natural oil, or rub on some hydrocortisone cream.
- Prevent pubic hair itch from returning by trimming your hair before shaving, using shaving cream or gel, and moisturizing immediately after shaving.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- If you’re experiencing pubic area itching that’s not the result of shaving, talk to your doctor or gynecologist, as it may be the result of an underlying issue.[19]Thanks
- Doctors recommend waiting at least 2 months before shaving after experiencing pubic hair itch.[20]Thanks
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References
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- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/skin-grooming/pubic-hair-removal-shaving
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- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/want-a-smooth-safe-shave-every-time-try-these-10-tips/
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/shaving-query.html
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23583-razor-burn
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ingrown-hair/symptoms-causes/syc-20373893
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/itch-relief/relieve-groin-itch
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/folliculitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20361634
- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/skin-grooming/pubic-hair-removal-shaving
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/trimming-pubic-hair
- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/skin-grooming/pubic-hair-removal-shaving
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/trimming-pubic-hair
- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/skin-grooming/pubic-hair-removal-shaving
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/trimming-pubic-hair
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/want-a-smooth-safe-shave-every-time-try-these-10-tips/
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/trimming-pubic-hair
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/itch-relief/relieve-groin-itch
- ↑ https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/teens/skin-grooming/pubic-hair-removal-shaving
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