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Question: I have an ingrown hair turned into an infection. Is it ok to sit in a hot with a skin infection ?
Brief Answer:
would be okay once the water is not too hot
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the water is too hot it can damage the skin in the area and affect healing.
If you are only using warm, not hot water,this would be fine especially if the area is immersed in water containing salt.
Salt water would help to clean the wound and promote healing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would be okay once the water is not too hot
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
If the water is too hot it can damage the skin in the area and affect healing.
If you are only using warm, not hot water,this would be fine especially if the area is immersed in water containing salt.
Salt water would help to clean the wound and promote healing.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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