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A 20-year-old female asked:

Removed ingrown hair and the follicle a day later became swollen and hard i just popped it and some swelling reduced will it go down more and be fine?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingraanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

Keep clean: keep clean and apply antibiotic oitment.most likely it will be fine.if the redness stays or soreads see a dr.

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