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What Is The Reason For A Couple Of Hair Stems To Be Encompassed By Translucent Membrane (similar Consistency As Skin), Mainly Pubic Hairs ?

Hi, I am male, 20 years of age, 5 11, approx. 130lbs. For the past month or so i have been noticing a couple hair stems that are encompassed by translucent membrane (similar consistency as skin ), mainly pubic hairs. What do you think?
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic.

You have fungal infection of pubic hair and it needs treatment with topical antifungal cream.I advise you to visit your Dermatologist and get examined .Local application of antifungal cream for a week or two can treat this.

Take care.
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What Is The Reason For A Couple Of Hair Stems To Be Encompassed By Translucent Membrane (similar Consistency As Skin), Mainly Pubic Hairs ?

Hi Welcome to HealthcareMagic. You have fungal infection of pubic hair and it needs treatment with topical antifungal cream.I advise you to visit your Dermatologist and get examined .Local application of antifungal cream for a week or two can treat this. Take care.