Can you get pubic lice if you shave?

Question

No I dont have em Im just curious. Why do they nest in your hair or in your body? Just strange. I shave constanly...

Answer 1

Shaving doesn't cause lice, and neither does not shaving. If a person DOES have lice though, shaving, along with medication can get rid of them.

Lice can live in almost any form of human hair, but pubic lice is found most commonly in pubic hair. Its legs are adapted to climbing along relatively widely spaced hairs, and so it can be found in eyebrows, pubic hair, beards, moustaches, underarm hair and even on eyelashes. Individual lice can survive for about 24 hours apart from its necessary human host, so that crab lice can be passed on in sleeping bags and bedding.

Answer 2

theyr just lice in a different area, yes they can get on your head. as weird as it sounds, i had very long hair once when i got lice(on my head of course), i tried many home remedies like Vaseline and mayonnaise and such, but the only thing that finally worked was washing my hair with dog shampoo, that treats for lice, fleas, and ticks. i know it sounds weird, but it worked! maybe give it a try? good luck

Answer 3

Yes
pubic lice-crabs can still lay their eggs in stubble and can also live in other parts of the body-therefore shaving is not effective

Answer 4

sure can. You can get them from siting on the ol' porcelan throne if it hasnt been sanitized correctly. Shaving just makes it easier to get rid of 'em if you get them.

Answer 5

You see, i told you to stop doing your anime-porn crazed boyfriend, now YOU have CRABS aka PUBIC LICE. Go tell your mommy to help you out now.

Answer 6

yes yes yes! people often commonlt mistake that...they embed themselves into your skin so they will still b there even if u shave

Answer 7

You can, but its alot less likely, especially if you wax. Plus its alot easier to see them if you're bald.