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I had an ingrown hair that caused a pimple. the hair finally came to the surface after a few days and i was able to remove it with tweezers. should i put anything on the area to help with healing?
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You may use a antibiotic cream such as polysporin twice per day for a week. If no improvement is seen, see a dermatologist for further care
Answered 4/7/2022
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Use NEOSPORIN an antibacterial cream or put a antibacterial astringent on area. Area should heal in a few days.
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