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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?
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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.
Answered 12/16/2017
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