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Shaved a couple weeks ago, noticed a bump on my leg (might be from shaving) it hasn't gone away yet, and it's been 3 weeks, any advice? met w/ nurse.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Warm compresses: If this is an irritated bump (red, tender) then hot compresses 3 or 4 times daily may help.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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