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Ive had an ingrown hair cyst for about 5 days now, should i pop it so the pus can come out? it really hurts.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Pop it: When the pus comes out, it will feel better and heal. Where is it? How large?

Answered 12/23/2016

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