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I have an infected ingrowing hair on my groin. i am abroad so only have access to doxycycline or metronidazole. will either of these help infection?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Doxycycline is more: likely to be effective for skin issues than is metronidazole.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have an infected ingrowing hair on my groin. i am abroad so only have access to doxycycline or metronidazole. will either of these help infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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