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Hello! Can You Please Take A Look At The Attached

Posted on Thu, 18 Oct 2018

Question: Hello! Can you please take a look at the attached picture and let me know what you think this bump may be? I believe it just developed over the last few days, and as you’ll see, it’s in my armpit area where I shave. Does it appear to be anything concerning, or does it look like maybe an inflamed or infected hair follicle? Is there any type of cream or anything you would suggest I use on it? Thank you so much for your time and expertise!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ingrown hair

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It seems like an ingrown hair from shaving. I suggest you to use either an otc topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin 2% ointment, twice daily for a few days.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (26 hours later)

Hi Dr. Kakkar! Thank you so much for your time and your answer! Can you just give me an idea of approximately how long something like an ingrown hair or inflamed follicle can take to resolve and go away? So far I believe I’ve had this spot for about six days. Thank you again!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ingrown hair

Detailed Answer:
thank you for your follow up

I think it should resolve in about a week. You may use either Neosporin or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.

take care.
Let me know if you need any further assistance.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy