Question 1

can a doctor prescribe a painkiller for an extremely painful ingrown hair that keeps you from walking? i have seen a doctor about it,but was only prescribed an antibiotic which has not helped

Accepted Answer

Yes: But, a prescription pain med is not usually necessary for an ingrown hair. The antibiotic should help, but may take time. Meanwhile, warm compresses and tylenol or ibuprofen should cover most of the discomfort.

Question 2

i popped a ingrown hair that i thought was a zit on leg. it was swollen and red... after putting antibiotic cream on it the pink continues to spread?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: Your sore needs to be looked at by your primary care doctor or dermatologist to determine if the spreading redness is due to infection or an allergic reaction to your antibiotic cream.

Question 3

i have a boil on my vaginal lip probably due to ingrown hair. its very painful. wht coukd it be and medication. i am applying an antibiotic cream?

Accepted Answer

Possible abscess: You may well ned to see you doctor to find out if it need to be lanced.Antibiotics do not always clear this up.

Question 4

bump on base areola. size of pea. squeezed thinking ingrown hair. blood nothing else. very tender and very firm. applied antibiotic ointment. what now? what might it be?

Accepted Answer

: You should the advice and an examination fom a doctor. It may be:
1. Montgomery glands
2. Infection
3. Cysts
4. Fibroadenoma
5. Lipoma
 It is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Question 5

care for ingrown hair/cyst near genitals? lump under skin popped, no fluids came out but small hole. red/tender. antibiotic cream and bandaid used.

Accepted Answer

It's best to: See your doc to make sure you don't get infected.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i believe an ingrown hair in my nostril has caused an infection. can i use a topical anti-biotic inside my nostril. if not, what can i use?

Accepted Answer

Examination: You may need to go to the doctors to get it looked at for possible infection and treatment for removal. It may be painful but should have it examined and treated.

Question 7

how to tell if i have a spider bite or ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: Spider bites generally will cause a solitary papule or pustule, with local redness and sometimes a puncture marking or two.  Itching and burning are common complaints.  Tenderness is common as well.  When in doubt, check it out.

Question 8

what can i use for a boil that resulted from an ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Moist heat: Moist heat can often bring area to a “head” allowing the purulent fluid to drain out.  If you start developing redness or heat spreading around the area, consider being seen for possible drainage, cultures, and an antibiotic.

Question 9

i have a ingrown hair and the bump popped. some white stuff came out of it. some blood came out. what to do to it.

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: An ingrown hair will cause local inflammation and infection at the hair follicle base. This condition is called folliculitis. A raised, red, tender pustule develops with usual spontaneous expression of purulent material as you described. Warm compresses and good hygiene advised. It can be related to your razor blade and shaving techniques. Seek medical advice for persistent problems.

Question 10

ingrown hair, not particularly sure. the area i usually shave has a spot that has grown a little hard and has a bump. no pain though.

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Hard yo day without seeing the area, but this sounds like an ingrown hair. Let the area grow out for a little while between shaving to reduced the development of these. This could also be a folliculitis or a small cyst forming, again, hard to say. See you doc or do a video consult here on HealthTap to confirm.

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Can a doctor prescribe a painkiller for an extremely painful ingrown hair that keeps you from walking? i have seen a doctor about it,but was only prescribed an antibiotic which has not helped

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I popped a ingrown hair that i thought was a zit on leg. it was swollen and red... after putting antibiotic cream on it the pink continues to spread?

A member asked:

I have a boil on my vaginal lip probably due to ingrown hair. its very painful. wht coukd it be and medication. i am applying an antibiotic cream?

A member asked:

Bump on base areola. size of pea. squeezed thinking ingrown hair. blood nothing else. very tender and very firm. applied antibiotic ointment. what now? what might it be?

A member asked:

Care for ingrown hair/cyst near genitals? lump under skin popped, no fluids came out but small hole. red/tender. antibiotic cream and bandaid used.

A member asked:

I believe an ingrown hair in my nostril has caused an infection. can i use a topical anti-biotic inside my nostril. if not, what can i use?

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How to tell if i have a spider bite or ingrown hair?

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What can i use for a boil that resulted from an ingrown hair?

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I have a ingrown hair and the bump popped. some white stuff came out of it. some blood came out. what to do to it.

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Ingrown hair, not particularly sure. the area i usually shave has a spot that has grown a little hard and has a bump. no pain though.

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