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Started Itching After Shaving Pubic Hair. Should I Be Concerned?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Dec 2012
Question: I shaved my pubic hair and now it itches so bad
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Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (22 minutes later)
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
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Sudarshan (8 hours later)
I dont have zyrtet can I take benedryl
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Answered by Dr. Sudarshan (4 hours later)
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
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Started Itching After Shaving Pubic Hair. Should I Be Concerned?

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