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What Can I Do Have A Huge Ingrown Hair?
Question: I also have a huge ingrown hair, what can I do
Brief Answer:
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern. Since you have a huge ingrown hair, you are advised not to pick, scratch, or squeeze the ingrown hair. It can lead to infection and scarring.
Apply warm compress twice daily to help soften the skin and bring the ingrown hair near the surface. If the hair is visible, disinfect the area and then gently lift it out with the help of tweezers.
To prevent itching, you can apply ointment hydrocortisone on the affected area. You can also get it clinically examined by a Gynae/ dermatologist; they can remove the ingrown hair with minor surgical procedures.
Since you have a history of hysterectomy & also have a bladder sling you are advised to get clinically examined by a GP/Gynae.
You need a follow up examination to monitor the condition of the sling, as you are unable to hold yourself.
Over time, the effectiveness of the sling might diminish, leading to a recurrence of symptoms. Get clinically evaluated & assessed at the earliest.
Some do experience symptoms of infection, erosion, or pain. Presence of such symptoms may necessitate removal or replacement of the sling.
Get required tests and investigations done. You will be treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern. Since you have a huge ingrown hair, you are advised not to pick, scratch, or squeeze the ingrown hair. It can lead to infection and scarring.
Apply warm compress twice daily to help soften the skin and bring the ingrown hair near the surface. If the hair is visible, disinfect the area and then gently lift it out with the help of tweezers.
To prevent itching, you can apply ointment hydrocortisone on the affected area. You can also get it clinically examined by a Gynae/ dermatologist; they can remove the ingrown hair with minor surgical procedures.
Since you have a history of hysterectomy & also have a bladder sling you are advised to get clinically examined by a GP/Gynae.
You need a follow up examination to monitor the condition of the sling, as you are unable to hold yourself.
Over time, the effectiveness of the sling might diminish, leading to a recurrence of symptoms. Get clinically evaluated & assessed at the earliest.
Some do experience symptoms of infection, erosion, or pain. Presence of such symptoms may necessitate removal or replacement of the sling.
Get required tests and investigations done. You will be treated accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T
Can you please share if you believe I may have Vesicovaginal fistula? I have no insurance and it looks like my insides are not normal.
Brief Answer:
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your anxiety, but do not stress. It is not easy to confirm the diagnosis of urine leaking through the vagina simply by seeing the photos/pictures.
The diagnosis can be established by filling the bladder with a dilute solution of methylene blue (contrast agent). VVF is confirmed if a high-density material (contrast) appears both in the bladder and the vagina & is consistent in the CT scan of vesicovaginal fistula.
Transvaginal sonographic evaluation can clearly visualize the exact site, size, and course of the fistula.
Physical examination is of vital importance. Before repair surgery the site of the fistula and its surroundings need to be thoroughly observed.
If there are signs of acute inflammation, necrosis, edema or other bladder pathologies, it needs to be treated first before surgery.
Get physically examined, so that diagnosis can be confirmed & treatment can be started at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your anxiety, but do not stress. It is not easy to confirm the diagnosis of urine leaking through the vagina simply by seeing the photos/pictures.
The diagnosis can be established by filling the bladder with a dilute solution of methylene blue (contrast agent). VVF is confirmed if a high-density material (contrast) appears both in the bladder and the vagina & is consistent in the CT scan of vesicovaginal fistula.
Transvaginal sonographic evaluation can clearly visualize the exact site, size, and course of the fistula.
Physical examination is of vital importance. Before repair surgery the site of the fistula and its surroundings need to be thoroughly observed.
If there are signs of acute inflammation, necrosis, edema or other bladder pathologies, it needs to be treated first before surgery.
Get physically examined, so that diagnosis can be confirmed & treatment can be started at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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