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A member asked:

Recently got hair braided, lymph node on left side of neck swollen, it happen once before with braids, can i take some bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) or what you suggest ?

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I would hold on abx: You likely have a little inflammation and the lymph node should resolve in a couple days.

Answered 8/17/2020

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No antibiotic: You may be reacting to something used on your hair.

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Answered 9/22/2020

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