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Anything i can do to get rid of a painful ingrown hair that just formed on my chest? or do i have to just deal with it and wait it out?
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Antibiotics: you could try some topical antibiotic cream or gel. If worsen ask a doc for an oral antibiotic. I do not recommend squeezing it though.
Answered 7/4/2016
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