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What Causes Swelling Around The Incision Site After An Ingrown Hair Treatment?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: I had what turned out to be an infected hair follicle removed from my leg in early December. It was under the skin and not very red. The site became infected and i was on antibiotics for the rest of the month. There is still mild swelling in the area (the swelling covers an area about the size of mu palm) and there is still a slight lump where the hair follocle was. Is it normal to still be dealing with the healing process three whole months later?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Usually swelling and lump should have subsided by now

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
Usually swelling and lump should have subsided by this time but in some persons the healing process can buy delayed.
Are you diabetic or taking any other medicines?
Do you have any other ailments?
What procedure did you undergo?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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What Causes Swelling Around The Incision Site After An Ingrown Hair Treatment?

Brief Answer: Usually swelling and lump should have subsided by now Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. Usually swelling and lump should have subsided by this time but in some persons the healing process can buy delayed. Are you diabetic or taking any other medicines? Do you have any other ailments? What procedure did you undergo? Regards Dr Asmeet