Question 1

i have what seems to be a bug bite that has swollen or it could be an ingrown hair,  on the inside right cheek of my buttons. should i lance it?

Accepted Answer

Don't lance it: Lion - lancing such a swelling could produce a more severe infection and scarring.  My suggestion is to apply warm moist compresses to the area.  The swelling should either drain or dissipate with the warm moist application for a couple of minutes, 4-5 times a day.

Question 2

will a doctor lance abscess due to  ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

If you have an: actual abscess - it is likely that the physician would consider incision and drainage.

Question 3

do i need to go to the er to get this ingrown hair lanced or will a home remedy black drawing salve do the trick?

Accepted Answer

Compresses: Try warm compresses about 5 minutes 3 or 4 times a day before going to have it lanced. It will become obvious if it is working. If it needs to be lanced an emergency room is a way expensive place to have it done. Try to find a private doctor or clinic you can afford because this is a really simple procedure. Of course sometimes we have no choice but to use an ER.

Question 4

i have an ingrown hair grew quickly to 1/2 golf ball with chills, fever, and pain. doctor gave bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but didn't lance it. should it be lanced?

Accepted Answer

Abscess/boil: If it is truly infected and becoming an abscess or boil, they often need to be drained, be it an "auto i;d" where antibiotics and often warm compresses or even a "drawing slave" can help the area open and drain itself. If that does not work than surgical i;d may be required (lancing).  On some occasions, depending on the site, it may heal without lancing.  If persists, worsens, enlarges, see dr.

Question 5

i have an infected ingrown hair. i have been applying peroxide and neosprorin as directed by my gynecologist during the weeks leading up to my appointment. yesterday, at my appointment, the doctor referred to it as a boil and said that it should dry up on

Accepted Answer

Take antibiotic: if painful take vibramycin (doxycycline) 100 mg bid if not allergic
neosporin cream is good

Question 6

my 13 yr old son has a firm pimple like lump on his testicle on the skin. i do not see any ingrown hairs or puss buildup. the lump is firm, hurts when pressure is applied to it and alittle itchy .

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like sebacious cyst.If it is painful, it might be an abscess and should be examined by a doctor.

Question 7

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 8

what do i do to remove my ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

A doctor can: A doctor makes a little nick in the skin and removes the offending hair.

Question 9

what can i do about ingrown hair scars?

Accepted Answer

Laser/Light therapy: Unsightly ingrown hair scars are usually related to the darkened color
of tissues at the site and some treatments like plucking may induce further injury and inflammation and increase the color, hence has to be stopped. Laser or light therapy along with pigmet stain decreasing creams like vivite vibrance may help. Also use sunblocks regularly.

Question 10

how quickly can i get rid of an ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown hairs: If you have ingrown hairs try not to wax, shave or pluck hairs until healed.  This can often heal without treatment. Your physician can prescribe medication to clear dead skin cells  (retinoids). Steroids may be used for significant inflammation &amp; antibiotics may be considered if the area has become infected.

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I have what seems to be a bug bite that has swollen or it could be an ingrown hair, on the inside right cheek of my buttons. should i lance it?

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Will a doctor lance abscess due to ingrown hair?

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Do i need to go to the er to get this ingrown hair lanced or will a home remedy black drawing salve do the trick?

A member asked:

I have an ingrown hair grew quickly to 1/2 golf ball with chills, fever, and pain. doctor gave bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but didn't lance it. should it be lanced?

A member asked:

I have an infected ingrown hair. i have been applying peroxide and neosprorin as directed by my gynecologist during the weeks leading up to my appointment. yesterday, at my appointment, the doctor referred to it as a boil and said that it should dry up on

A member asked:

My 13 yr old son has a firm pimple like lump on his testicle on the skin. i do not see any ingrown hairs or puss buildup. the lump is firm, hurts when pressure is applied to it and alittle itchy .

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:

What do i do to remove my ingrown hair?

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What can i do about ingrown hair scars?

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How quickly can i get rid of an ingrown hair?

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