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Male 30 is required to shave the private part hair or trim is it protect from any itching .what we can do
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Do men need to shave pubic hair?
The medical answer is: No, it is not required.
Shaving private-part hair is personal choice, not a medical necessity.
Pubic hair has a purpose:
• Protects the skin from friction
• Reduces irritation while walking
• Keeps moisture balanced
• Prevents small infections from rubbing
So you do not need to remove it completely unless you want to.
Shaving vs Trimming — which is better?
Shaving (very short or clean shave)
Advantages:
• Looks clean
• Many men prefer it cosmetically
Disadvantages:
• More itching when the hair regrows
• Risk of razor cuts
• Folliculitis (small painful bumps)
• Higher chance of skin irritation
This is why many men feel itching after shaving smooth.
Trimming (short, using a trimmer)
Advantages:
• Much less itching
• Lower infection risk
• No cuts
• More comfortable
• Hygienic
This is medically the best and safest option for most men.
If your goal is to reduce itching
You can do these:
1. Trim instead of shaving clean.
Leaves some hair so skin does not rub directly.
2. Use a gentle trimmer guard 3–6 mm.
3. Wash daily with water and mild soap (not strong perfume wash).
4. Keep the area dry — moisture causes itching.
5. Use loose cotton underwear.
6. If itching is due to fungal infection:
Apply Clotrimazole cream twice daily for 2 weeks.
Health Tips
If you prefer clean look, you can shave but follow precautions:
• Use scissors to shorten first
• Use new razor, shave in direction of hair
• Apply aloe vera gel or moisturizer after
• Avoid shaving very frequently
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Not necessary, if you wish to do it, use any method which is convenient, so far as tools used are clean.
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Hello,
It is not medically necessary to shave or remove all pubic hair. Pubic hair actually has a protective function:
It reduces friction
Prevents small cuts and skin irritation
Helps reduce the risk of fungal and bacterial infections
Keeps sweat from directly irritating the skin
Shaving completely can increase itching, redness, rashes, razor bumps, and even fungal infections.
If hygiene is good, having more hair is not a problem at all.
If there is itching, smell, redness, sweating, or recurrent rashes, then the issue is usually:
• fungal infection
• sweat retention
• tight clothing
• skin sensitivity
• dryness or over-washing
And in such cases, the solution is not shaving, but identifying the real cause so it doesn’t keep coming back.
If you want, I can evaluate your symptoms properly and guide you on whether trimming, shaving, or treatment is actually required in your case.
You can message me privately on w.h.a.t.s.a.p.p at nine three two six zero two zero five three six for a personalised assessment.
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Can shave or trim
Next Steps
wash after trim or shave
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apply coconut oil or any talcom powder
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Clean the hairs with good quality rajor. Locallyapply coconutoilafterwards.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Mumbai
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