2017
DOI: 10.1155/2017/9350307
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Pubic Hair Shaving Is Correlated to Vulvar Dysplasia and Inflammation: A Case-Control Study

Abstract: Objective The risk factors for vulvar dysplasia and infections are not fully known. In this study, we aimed to investigate the correlation between pubic hair shaving and the occurrence of vulvar inflammation, dysplasia, and cancer. Methods This study was performed between January 2013 and December 2016 in which a standardized questionnaire concerning genital hair shaving was administered to vulvar dysplasia and cancer patients and healthy participants. The presence of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and … Show more

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“…7,9,11,[13][14][15][16]18,19,23,37,43,44,47,48,56,63 Lediglich in Kanada, Brasilien und Italien (54 442 Teilnehmern) werden Waxing-Methoden, insbesondere mit Heißwachs (44%, n = 23 898), häufig und damit gleichhäufig wie die Rasur (42%, n = 23 053) beschrieben. 4,[12][13][14]16,19,23,24,30,34,39,45,48,51,60,61 A B B I L D U N G 2 Prozentualer Anteil beziehungsweise Häufigkeit von (a) Subpopulationen und (b) verwendete Methoden und Verfahren zur Intimhaarentfernung. 7,9,1,[13][14][15][16]18,19,23,37,43,44,47,48,56,…”
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“…7,9,11,[13][14][15][16]18,19,23,37,43,44,47,48,56,63 Lediglich in Kanada, Brasilien und Italien (54 442 Teilnehmern) werden Waxing-Methoden, insbesondere mit Heißwachs (44%, n = 23 898), häufig und damit gleichhäufig wie die Rasur (42%, n = 23 053) beschrieben. 4,[12][13][14]16,19,23,24,30,34,39,45,48,51,60,61 A B B I L D U N G 2 Prozentualer Anteil beziehungsweise Häufigkeit von (a) Subpopulationen und (b) verwendete Methoden und Verfahren zur Intimhaarentfernung. 7,9,1,[13][14][15][16]18,19,23,37,43,44,47,48,56,…”
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“…4,[12][13][14]16,19,23,24,30,34,39,45,48,51,60,61 A B B I L D U N G 2 Prozentualer Anteil beziehungsweise Häufigkeit von (a) Subpopulationen und (b) verwendete Methoden und Verfahren zur Intimhaarentfernung. 7,9,1,[13][14][15][16]18,19,23,37,43,44,47,48,56,63…”
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“…[11][12][13] Additionally, a recent study suggests an association between pubic hair removal and vulvar conditions; specifically vulvar inflammation and vulvar dysplasia. 14 The aim of this study was to explore self-reported personal hygienic behaviors in a population-based study of women with and without clinically confirmed vulvodynia. For the purpose of this analysis, "hygienic practices" included wearing tight fitting garments, vulva care and washing behaviors, pubic hair removal, douching, and genital powdering prior to new and clinically confirmed vulvodynia and a comparable time period among controls.…”
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confidence: 99%