Question 1

i've had a cyst caused from ingrown hair for years. ocassionaly it will get inflamed and it'll pop and puss will come out. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Cure: minor surgical eval/cystectomy. Surgery should be done when cyst is not infected.

Question 2

i have a bump on my chest thats hard as a rock. my wife thinks its an ingrown hair. been there for years. i can send a pic. ?

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Needs to be seen: Probably benign growth. It can be removed will leave scar. The only definitive diagnosis would be removal and submitting tissue to lab.

Question 3

can an ingrown hair remain for over 10 years?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Usually this will form a cyst or will be resorbed by the surrounding tissues.

Question 4

ingrown hair that is not painful or inflamed has been there for several years.. it is roughly the size of two peas side by side how to remove at home?

Accepted Answer

Seek a Professional: Removing an ingrown hair is minor surgery, but still carries risks like infection, bleeding and recurrence. Home surgery is not recommended except maybe, rarely in very dire circumstances. Your problem is elective and correctable with proper care. Seek proper care before it becomes infected on its own.

Question 5

i have a weird dark bump on my elbow. been there for years, almost look like an ingrown hair. not painful, not grown in size.any ideas how to dig deep?

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You shouldn't: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them. Should not dig into skin without specific training or it will cause damage and/or infection. Any urgent care or Er or dermatologist can take care of it.

Question 6

how can i get rid of and prevent painful ingrown hair around my navel? i've been dealing with this for 10 years, should i see a dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

No waxing or shaving: Tretinoin (retin-a) cream can help decrease skin plugging or hyperkaratosis. Topical tretinoin cream may thin out the epidermis, reduce the buildup of dead skin cells, and decrease hair embedding into the follicies. Topical corticosteroid creams with a mild strength can be applied to reduce inflammation of inflamed ingrown hairs.

Question 7

my ovaries were removed 2 years ago. i have an irratation that i thought was an ingrown hair on my scar, a week later i have a open hole. what is it?

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Can't see it.: A brief exam will give you yur answer. It could be any things both related and unrealted to your surgery. Best advice is to see your doctor in person.

Question 8

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 9

hi. i have a light brown bump on my leg that i have had for a couple of years now. i recall it appearing after i shaved my legs. but i'm sure it's not an ingrown hair. i just want to know what it could possibly be and if i should worry?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok: Would be helpful to see a pic of this spot to know what it is &amp; whether it is any cause for concern.  Most light brown bumps are going to be benign = non-cancerous, either a dermatofibroma, Nevus (mole), or seborrheic keratosis.  That said, some brown bumps could be melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer.  If it’s not growing or changing, I would be less concerned, but again, a pic/exam would help.

Question 10

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.

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I've had a cyst caused from ingrown hair for years. ocassionaly it will get inflamed and it'll pop and puss will come out. what do i do?

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I have a bump on my chest thats hard as a rock. my wife thinks its an ingrown hair. been there for years. i can send a pic. ?

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Can an ingrown hair remain for over 10 years?

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Ingrown hair that is not painful or inflamed has been there for several years.. it is roughly the size of two peas side by side how to remove at home?

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I have a weird dark bump on my elbow. been there for years, almost look like an ingrown hair. not painful, not grown in size.any ideas how to dig deep?

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How can i get rid of and prevent painful ingrown hair around my navel? i've been dealing with this for 10 years, should i see a dermatologist?

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My ovaries were removed 2 years ago. i have an irratation that i thought was an ingrown hair on my scar, a week later i have a open hole. what is it?

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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:

Hi. i have a light brown bump on my leg that i have had for a couple of years now. i recall it appearing after i shaved my legs. but i'm sure it's not an ingrown hair. i just want to know what it could possibly be and if i should worry?

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?

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