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My bf pulled out a few nose hairs & he says now it feels like an ingrown follicle & very painful. feels swollen & infected. what should we do?
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How long???: When did he pull out hairs? Yesterday? A month ago? If only a few days, give it time to heal. If severe pain, swelling, tenderness, see Dr.
Answered 4/26/2017
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