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I wax bikini line - found a circular dark shadow/spot under skin. ingrown hair? something else? it just looks like a shadow, but can't see a hair.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Needs evaluation: It is impossible to tell you if this is normal or not in a virtual setting. You must see a MD to evaluate this spot if you are concerned, preferably a GYN.

Answered 2/22/2015

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A member asked:

I wax bikini line - found a circular dark shadow/spot under skin. ingrown hair? something else? it just looks like a shadow, but can't see a hair.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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