HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Ingrown Hair In Genital Area

I have an in grown hair directly on my bikini line that I ve had for a couple months... It went away for a while and now it is has blew up an is very tender to touch! And I can t pop it... There is no sign of where the hair could be and it has no white head....
Thu, 12 Mar 2015
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello. I went through your question and understand your concern. There are a few points which have to be kept in mind regarding ingrowing hair:
1. Tight clothing precipitates this condition.
2. Waxing or close shaving causes hair to grow in awkward direction hence Leading to this condition.
If i were your treating physician I would have done a pus culture and sensitivity for the boil and treated with an appropriate antibiotic and asked you to trim the hair and not shave it so that some length of the hair is above the surface of skin. Presently I would advice you to visit your dermatologist for the investigation and also start on diclofenac tablets for immidiate pain releif.I hope I was able to answer your query. If the are any more queries, kindly feel free to ask. Wishing you the best of health.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Ingrown Hair In Genital Area

Hello. I went through your question and understand your concern. There are a few points which have to be kept in mind regarding ingrowing hair: 1. Tight clothing precipitates this condition. 2. Waxing or close shaving causes hair to grow in awkward direction hence Leading to this condition. If i were your treating physician I would have done a pus culture and sensitivity for the boil and treated with an appropriate antibiotic and asked you to trim the hair and not shave it so that some length of the hair is above the surface of skin. Presently I would advice you to visit your dermatologist for the investigation and also start on diclofenac tablets for immidiate pain releif.I hope I was able to answer your query. If the are any more queries, kindly feel free to ask. Wishing you the best of health.