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Q: Ingrown Hair - I Think It's Infected

asked by: GeekGirl on March 24th, 2007

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I have an ingrown hair on my inner thigh that's now covered with skin and it looks like a large pimple. I know, this is disgusting but I need to know if this is something that passes or if I need to get it looked at. It was getting smaller and then grew! I think I hit it in my sleep and irritated it. It's a little tender, not really painful.

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Llewellyn

replied on March 25th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

It is probably something that will pass. Keep an eye on it. Keep it clean. You can probably treat it like a regular pimple. They do show up in some strange places sometimes. If it starts to look a lot worse, or like it is something more than just an ingrown hair or a pimple, then you could have a doctor look at it.

Tylanas

replied on March 25th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Re: Ingrown Hair - I Think It's Infected

GeekGirl wrote:

If the pressure from the stuff inside of it is growing too painful, you can take a clean needle (washed with soap or rubbing alcohol) and poke the thin skin on top; this is usually just a layer of dead skin and it won't hurt at all. Gently clean the area with a damp cloth and a gentle soap, and cover the area with a bandage or bandaid. Remember to change the bandage, and resist the urge to peel off the extra skin.

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