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Hi, i woke up wednesday day morning [30 december] with which looked like an ingrown hair by my pubic area on the bikini line. by yesterday morning i was in excruciating pain and it's just getting worse by the minute. please advice?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your DR.: An ingrown hair can lead to a skin infection and abscess. Incision and drainage of the site may be needed to treat the infection, along with antibiotics. See your Dr for a complete evaluation and treatment.

Answered 1/1/2021

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