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I am experiencing what i think is a ingrown hair on my thigh right above the knee. i tried to pop white head, and now it looks pretty irritated.

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Ingrown hair : Use warm water compress and a topical antibiotic. If worsens get examined

Dr Aziz agreed

Answered 8/30/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing what i think is a ingrown hair on my thigh right above the knee. i tried to pop white head, and now it looks pretty irritated.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Julan Crane answered

Dr Aziz agreed

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