Pubic Hair Shaving Is Correlated to Vulvar Dysplasia and Inflammation: A Case-Control Study.

Our findings suggest that partial or complete pubic hair shaving using a razor is correlated with and could be a potential risk factor for the development of genital inflammation, vulvar dysplasia, and malignancies. These results need to be confirmed in larger studies. HPV status and genital inflammation should be documented by medical personnel.