Abstract

ROMERO-GAMBOA, Daniel Giovanny; DIAZ-MARTINEZ, Luis Alfonso; DIAZ-GALVIS, Marta Lucía  and  GONZALEZ-BLANCO, Diana Paola. Impact of genital hair removal on female skin microenvironment: barrier disruption and risk of infection, a literature review. Medicas UIS [online]. 2019, vol.32, n.3, pp.27-33.  Epub Dec 09, 2019. ISSN 0121-0319.  https://doi.org/10.18273/revmed.v32n3-2019004.

Genital hair is one of the secondary sexual traits that marks the beginning of puberty; its removal has been part of human culture since ancient times. This practice may lead to modifications in vaginal microbiome with potential repercussions on skin health and balance. We conducted a narrative review with the purpose of describing normal skin microbiota, its impact under microenvironment changes and genital hair removal. Menses, pathological conditions and pubic hair removal may alter vaginal microbiota, being the latter of special relevance giving the risk of hair microtrauma, irritations and potential spread of infectious agents. MÉD.UIS.2019;32(3):27-33

Keywords : Female Genitalia; Microbiota; Hair Removal; Corynebacterium; Staphylococcus..

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