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Ingrown hair, extremely painful hard to walk, stabbing pain, extremely inflamed. only red on spot itself. tried hot compression, baths, tea tree oil wash. present for about 6 days. wanting relief asap can you help please ?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

You need to see a: health care professional who will lance and drain the infection and then probably provide antibiotic treatment. Make an appointment today.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2018

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