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Will a pimple or ingrown hair cause skin infection?
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Pimple: At times a pimple or ingrown hair may show signs of infection ( increased redness , warm to touch , painful ) . See a dermatologist for treatment with appropriate antibacterials.
Answered 9/9/2018
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