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I have a quarter sized lump on my neck, i believe it is an ingrown hair but cannot see a hair poking out. it's quite large and very red an painful. ?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Infected: You usually don't see the hair when it's infected. Try some warm compresses but if that doesn't work after 24 hours you'll need to see a doctor to get it drained

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I have a quarter sized lump on my neck, i believe it is an ingrown hair but cannot see a hair poking out. it's quite large and very red an painful. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

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