A member asked:

Can a doctor prescribe a painkiller for an extremely painful ingrown hair that keeps you from walking? i have seen a doctor about it,but was only prescribed an antibiotic which has not helped

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: But, a prescription pain med is not usually necessary for an ingrown hair. The antibiotic should help, but may take time. Meanwhile, warm compresses and tylenol or ibuprofen should cover most of the discomfort.

Answered 12/17/2017

445 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Can a doctor prescribe a painkiller for an extremely painful ingrown hair that keeps you from walking? i have seen a doctor about it,but was only prescribed an antibiotic which has not helped

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

Constant headaches getting worse 2 years after a fall onto head from 15-20ft, doctor doesn't listen to me, i don't take painkillers, what should I do?

A member asked:

Yesterday , i had bitten up in my head and had six steeches in the center of my head n now today i got a bit fiver..Doctors just gave me painkillers?

A member asked:

My doctor just told me my right ear drum appears blue ! She had never seen this and since I presented with most likely a middle ear infection she prescribed ear drops and antibiotics! I have had a congestive head for some time?

A member asked:

I have small irritated puss filled pimples on my inner thigh.Could it be from shaving a few days ago? I have seen a doctor for ingrown hair but forgot to ask about this problem.

A member asked:

I have a boil on my vaginal lip probably due to ingrown hair. Its very painful. Wht coukd it be and medication. I am applying an antibiotic cream?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have Bartholin's cysts n m 8 months pregnant.doctor has prescribed me antibiotics n painkillers. It it good for me to take these drugs?

I was running on hard football surface can barely walk my calf is extermly painful took painkillers didn't help should I see doctor?

Is my knee infected? I fell on the street yesterday, and badly scraped my knee. It is painful, need to take painkillers almost 3-4 times a day, hurts when i walk, climb stairs. This pic is one day after i fell. I have been cleaning it, applying antibiotic

I have a lump left side of my head feels like bone very painful been doctors he said was muscle spazum and gave me painkillers but making me feel sick?

Last night I had a chest infection and have been given antibiotics my 10yr sis today has a chest inf and the doctor only gave painkillers y?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?