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How To Treat A Suspected Ingrown Stomach Hair With Swelling And Bloody Puss?

hi I think I have an ingrown hair on my stomach well it s a hard knot under my skin and a huge red circle inflamed around it my whole stomach is swollen I just soaked it in hot water and push on it and it drained a lot of bloody puss but it still hurts to touch . and if anything like my shirt rubs against it its really bad pain

Sun, 6 May 2018

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Dermatologist, Dr. Ilyas Patel's Response

Hello,

It is a furuncle infection of hair follicle. Consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drugs would improve. Apply antibiotic cream like sisomycine.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel

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How To Treat A Suspected Ingrown Stomach Hair With Swelling And Bloody Puss?

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