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Can An Ingrown Hair Infection Causing Swelling And Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello. I had a ingrown hair infection almost 3-4 weeks ago. I witnessed pain and swelling on the right side of my jaw. I went to the ER, and was prescribed Sulfamethoxazole, and ibuprofen. I have taken both like prescribed, and soon the swelling went down. A week after taking it, a small circle area where the swelling was began to lose hair. that was a week ago, and now I have a small circle about the size of a penny where hair has yet to grow back on my chin area, near my jaw. What could be the possible reason for this?
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Ingrown hair and the associated inflammation can lead to damage to the hair bulb and the hair may be ultimately shed. However, the new hair bulb that forms from the hair follicle stem cells will soon replace the dead hair. So, I advice you to give some time before the hair grows back.

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Can An Ingrown Hair Infection Causing Swelling And Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ingrown hair and the associated inflammation can lead to damage to the hair bulb and the hair may be ultimately shed. However, the new hair bulb that forms from the hair follicle stem cells will soon replace the dead hair. So, I advice you to give some time before the hair grows back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.