Question 1

what is the best treatment for persistent ingrown hair? its been weeks and it is still inflamed. i cant see the offending hair to remove it.

Accepted Answer

Soaks: Applying warm soaks reduces inflammation. If there is surrounding redness which is spreading, antibiotics are given. If there is a boil like swelling with pain and tenderness, incision to drain pus is often required.

Question 2

think i got spider bite 2 days ago.  i thought it was an ingrown hair and picked at it. how do i know if it when to seek treatment?

Accepted Answer

If there is redness : If the area becomes more swollen, red or painful it is likely you have an infection and not just a spider bite. We often see patients in the ER with "spider bites" which turn out to be infections from hair, pimple or boil these often grow MRSA or resistant Staph infection so it is better to get it checked sooner rather than later if it is looking red or infected. Usually treated with Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or

Question 3

what is the treatment for ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Express it: Ingrown hairs are like little foreign bodies and are treated by expressing them. There is usually al title cheesy stuff as well as the long hair.

Question 4

what is the treatment for ingrown hair lump which has become darker with the years (2-3 years). i couldn't remove the hair on my leg at the time.

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: for attempt to remove hair using lidocaine, or biopsy if no hair retrieved

Question 5

i have a large bump on my anus. it's sore and has a black dot on it. is this an ingrown hair and if so, what is the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Perianal abcess: Perianal abcess is likely here- need to see a surgeon for possible drainage.

Question 6

i have and ingrown hair at the line of my buttocks.the doctor did an incision n did the drainage but few years later it swells what treatment is good?

Accepted Answer

Pilonidal cyst: Requires surgical drainage and then definitive surgeical resection to prevent recurrent infections.

Question 7

how to remove scars, from ingrown hair, on my legs? (besides laser treatment)

Accepted Answer

Improve not remove: Micro or traditional dermabrasion with or without the use of chemical peels as well as various agents such as bleaching agents or Alpha and beta hydroxy acids may provide some improvement in the appearance of scars, in the meantime use sunblock and avoid tobacco use. Topical or oral antibiotics may help i'm certain instances.

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 had this ingrown hair boil for the last 6 days and i have had 2 amoxillins but its not going please help?

Accepted Answer

Removal: An ingrown hair may be causing a localized inflammatory reaction rather than an actual infection that would be treated by antibiotics. The hair should be extracted from the skin, and that should relieve the inflammation.

Question 10

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.

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What is the best treatment for persistent ingrown hair? its been weeks and it is still inflamed. i cant see the offending hair to remove it.

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Think i got spider bite 2 days ago. i thought it was an ingrown hair and picked at it. how do i know if it when to seek treatment?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for ingrown hair?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for ingrown hair lump which has become darker with the years (2-3 years). i couldn't remove the hair on my leg at the time.

A member asked:

I have a large bump on my anus. it's sore and has a black dot on it. is this an ingrown hair and if so, what is the best treatment?

A member asked:

I have and ingrown hair at the line of my buttocks.the doctor did an incision n did the drainage but few years later it swells what treatment is good?

A member asked:

How to remove scars, from ingrown hair, on my legs? (besides laser treatment)

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have had this ingrown hair boil for the last 6 days and i have had 2 amoxillins but its not going please help?

A member asked:

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

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