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Can an ingrown hair cause a hole if the blockage is removed or comes out on its own and can it also have no visible signs of a hair coming out of the hole?

Q: can an ingrown hair cause a hole if the blockage is removed or comes out on its own and can it also have no visible signs of a hair coming out of the hole?

: Yes but not clear which hole you are talking about.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Yes but not clear which hole you are talking about.

Answered 9/19/2021

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A member asked:

Can an ingrown hair cause a hole if the blockage is removed or comes out on its own and can it also have no visible signs of a hair coming out of the hole?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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