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Suggest Treatment For An Open Wound Due To An Ingrown Hair

I have an open wound resulting from ingrown hair extractions... doctors have misguided me and through online research the best results have come through warm vinegar compresses and extractions. now I want to know will calamine lotion help even at this stage of healing now that I am wondering if it is safe to let the wound scab over? Can I let the wound (a little smaller than a nickel) scab over yet even though it is still doing some minimal draining? can I dry out whatever fluid will remain with home health blemish remover (salicylic/witch hazel?)or something else? How do I know when I am getting the infection under control?
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Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having infection on the site.
Best is to consult your doctor and get the wound cleaned by him only.
After proper cleaning the wound he will go for dressing with antibiotic cream.
If infection is more then he might give you a course of oral antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days.
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Treatment For An Open Wound Due To An Ingrown Hair

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having infection on the site. Best is to consult your doctor and get the wound cleaned by him only. After proper cleaning the wound he will go for dressing with antibiotic cream. If infection is more then he might give you a course of oral antibiotic medicine for 3-5 days. Ok and take care.