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Safe to use ichthammol ointment for razor burn and infected hairs?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Should be safe: Should be soothing plus draw out any pus from infected or ingrown hair.. Good luck.

Answered 11/10/2019

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