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Ingrown hair has turned a purple/dark colored scab. i think i see a hair. wash daily and use hydrocortisone. been there for a while, is this normal?
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Dark spot : You may think its a ingrown hair but it could be a melanotic spot. See your dr.
Answered 12/3/2020
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