Spartanburg, South Carolina
A 27-year-old female asked:
Believe i have a infected ingrown hair on leg. hig red spot big bump with yellow pus coming out. so sore and hard and tight. what can i do to heal it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
Abscess?: It sounds like you have an abscess that may require drainage, and maybe an antibiotic if quite large, surrounding redness, or fever. There are no reliable home remedies or over-the-counter treatmetns. See a doctor ASAP, and in the meantime do not squeeze or probe it or attempt any treatment yourself.
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Last updated May 22, 2018
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