Question 1

how to get rid of a boil on an ingrown hair follicle?

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Boil: A boil may heal / drain on its own. Wam compresses may help  a boil  drain spontaneously. If a boil does not drain/heal by it self then it requires antibiotics/surgical drainage.

Question 2

how can i get rid of an ingrown hair in vaginal region? doesn't hurt or itch but its not appealing. started as an ingrown hair now looks like a boil

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Wait it out: Wait it out is best.  It should erupt in time. Otherwise, you could have it surgically extracted by a physician.  Monitor for infection - may need antibiotics. Consider permanent hair reduction w/ laser hair removal, especially if this is recurrent.

Question 3

i have what seems to be ingrown hair follicles on my testicles, it almost feels like there is a small hard stone underneath  can i get rid of this?

Accepted Answer

These may be scrotal: cysts. see your derm about removing them if you wish but they are not dangerous.

Question 4

is it normal for a boil/infected follicle/ingrown hair to be really painful after trying to pop/scratch it (during the next day while wearing pants) or is more a characteristic of a herpes blister? didn't notice it before trying to pop it?

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Not material: Either can be painful. Apply triple antibiotic ointment to the wound to prevent bacterial infection and/or treat existing infection.
Do not shave or otherwise delilate pubic area, it is not hygenic.
Get HPV and Covid vaccines.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i got a boil on my scrotum and i think it's from a ingrown hair since i just shaved down there. any thing i can get from the store to help?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics?: You'll probably need antibiotics and depending on the size of the boil possibly an incision and drainage.  Don't wait to get help, sometimes these can spread "down there" very fast and be life threatening....especially if you are a diabetic.  Go see your doctor and you'll be OK.

Question 6

i have a problem think i have a ingrown hair or a boil on my virginia?

Accepted Answer

Warm soaks: If you have a vaginal cyst or boil then try warm soaks and see if it will go away. Do not squeeze it. If it does not resolve see your doctor for an exam.

Question 7

i have a boil like lump on my right groin.at first it was just a little lump that looked like an ingrown hair but now it has got bigger.what could it ?

Accepted Answer

Boil: Certainly could be a boil.  That is common in that area.  There are also some STD's that can give you symptoms like this but they are rare and generally more widespread.  If it is a boil it should be painful red and warm.  Will eventually come to a head and drain.

Question 8

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

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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 what looks like a boil or bad ingrown hair on my testicals. it poped yesterday and a lot of pus came out. the sore looks deep should i be scard?

Accepted Answer

Doesn&#x27;t sound scary: As long as there is no redness etc extending widely in the area, this should clear up without problem. See a doctor if wider redness, fever, or if it closes up again, or if it doesn&#x27;t seem to be improving over the next few days. Location on the scrotum is no more dangerous than skin anywhere on the body.

Question 10

what's the difference between a boil and an ingrown hair?

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If Pilonidal, yes: If this is due to a pilonidal cyst, successful treatment may require surgery in order to excise the cyst contents. If not this could recur. Other standard cysts, abscesses or "boils" may drain spontaneously and may resolve on their own accord with warm soaks or may require incision, drainage and antibiotics.

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I have what seems to be ingrown hair follicles on my testicles, it almost feels like there is a small hard stone underneath can i get rid of this?

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Is it normal for a boil/infected follicle/ingrown hair to be really painful after trying to pop/scratch it (during the next day while wearing pants) or is more a characteristic of a herpes blister? didn't notice it before trying to pop it?

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I got a boil on my scrotum and i think it's from a ingrown hair since i just shaved down there. any thing i can get from the store to help?

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I have a problem think i have a ingrown hair or a boil on my virginia?

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I have a boil like lump on my right groin.at first it was just a little lump that looked like an ingrown hair but now it has got bigger.what could it ?

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

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I have what looks like a boil or bad ingrown hair on my testicals. it poped yesterday and a lot of pus came out. the sore looks deep should i be scard?

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