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A 37-year-old female asked:

I shaved 'there' yesterday morning and noticed a little bump before bed. it feels like 'stuck' hair, so i am guessing it is an ingrown hair from shaving 'there'. how can i reduce the pain and swelling?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks
Dr. Jerome Zacksanswered
Cardiology 53 years experience
Hot compresses might help...simply run tolerably hot water over your wash cloth, wring it out, fold, then apply to the affected area for a few minutes at a time. Repeat this hourly during the daytime, if convenient to do so. The heat enhances blood flow to the area. If the pain worsens, it warrants a visit to one's physician.
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Answered Sep 14, 2021
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Dr. Stanley Katz
Dr. Stanley Katz commented
Dermatology 49 years experience
Another to treat would be with hot sitz baths a few times per day for about 10-15 mins. Following each soak, apply antibacterial ointment on the lesion. If no better in few days, see dermatologist.
Sep 14, 2021

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