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I've had an ingrown hair in bikini area for 2 weeks it was bigger and sore nowi t's smaller but how long should it take to heal?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Should be gone now: If it is an ingrown hair, then it should be gone by one unless aggravated. If it doesn't heal in another week see a MD as it may be something else.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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A member asked:

I've had an ingrown hair in bikini area for 2 weeks it was bigger and sore nowi t's smaller but how long should it take to heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Blinski agreed

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