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Started Itching After Shaving Pubic Hair. Should I Be Concerned?
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Fri, 16 Nov 2012
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Fri, 16 Nov 2012
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Question : I shaved my pubic hair and now it itches so bad
Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
Itching after shaving pubic hair is common.
It occurs due to base of the hair causing irritation due to shaving.
You can take tablet zyrtec for itching.It is available as over the counter drug.
Also you can apply a good quality moisturizer or soothing lotion like calamine lotion or aloe vera lotion over the affected area.
This is a temporary phenomenon and will resolve after a few days.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for any further clarification you may need.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
Thanks for writing in.
Itching after shaving pubic hair is common.
It occurs due to base of the hair causing irritation due to shaving.
You can take tablet zyrtec for itching.It is available as over the counter drug.
Also you can apply a good quality moisturizer or soothing lotion like calamine lotion or aloe vera lotion over the affected area.
This is a temporary phenomenon and will resolve after a few days.
Hope this helps.
I will be available for any further clarification you may need.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont have zyrtet can I take benedryl
Hi Again,
Zyrtec is more effective but if it is not available you can take Benedryl.
Hope this helps.I will be available for follow up.
Regards
Zyrtec is more effective but if it is not available you can take Benedryl.
Hope this helps.I will be available for follow up.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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