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My husband has a red bump he thought it was an ingrown hair. he tried to pop it, but the area got red & inflamed. there are spots of pus, and a scab where he picked. hes worried bc it is redder today. its sore to the touch, but not radiating pain?

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Evaluation: This needs to be seen to determine whether it needs to be drained or can respond to antibiotics. Please do not wait for long as it is getting worse.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/13/2019

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A member asked:

My husband has a red bump he thought it was an ingrown hair. he tried to pop it, but the area got red & inflamed. there are spots of pus, and a scab where he picked. hes worried bc it is redder today. its sore to the touch, but not radiating pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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