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I had an ingrown hair on my bikini line, after soaking with hot water the hair came out fully, but the area has not healed, what can i do? thanks
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Folliculitis: Your hair follicle is irritated, and possibly a little infected. Use some antibiotic cream. If the area of redness spreads, you need to have it looked at.
Answered 9/28/2016
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