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Should i go to the er ? i have an ingrown hair that is the size of a quarter it's very painful!its very hard ? i have been putting hot compresses ???
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Folliculitis: May have folliculitis, that may need drainage or antibiotic or both. You can get that help at an urgent care ,doctor or hospital
Answered 5/11/2016
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