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Ingrown Hair Near Labia, Bump Growing In Size, Soreness, Unable To Pop It. Cure?
a couple of days ago I noticed I had an ingrown hair beside my labia . so I pulled it and I think I left some in ther maybe? but yesterday and today this bump keeps getting bigger and it is so sore I just want to freaking cry like a baby. im too embarrassed to go to the doctor, but what should I do? ive tried the heat and it helps for a minute but there is no way I can pop this because its too big and too sensitive. help!?
Thu, 14 Feb 2013
hello dear.
you have caused damage to the follicle by pulling. there is also an infection down there i think.
start taking tablet cefixime 200 mg twice a day for 7 days.
apply a mild steroid like mometasone in that area for 3 days, once daily. you will feel relief.
thank you
you have caused damage to the follicle by pulling. there is also an infection down there i think.
start taking tablet cefixime 200 mg twice a day for 7 days.
apply a mild steroid like mometasone in that area for 3 days, once daily. you will feel relief.
thank you
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