What antibiotics treat infected ingrown hair?

What antibiotics treat infected ingrown hair?

Topical antibiotics, including erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ilosone) and clindamycin (Cleocin), topical antibacterial agents, such as benzoyl peroxide (Persa-Gel), and the combinations of topical antibiotics and antibacterial agent, can help reduce the growth of skin bacteria and treat secondary infection.

Do ingrown hairs have pus?

Ingrown hairs are hairs that have curled round and grown back into the skin. They produce raised red spots, which can sometimes become infected and turn into painful pus-filled sores. Ingrown hairs can be itchy and embarrassing, but they often go away on their own without having to do anything.

Can you pop an ingrown hair?

You should never pop an ingrown hair cyst, as this can increase your risk for infection and scarring. You also shouldn't try to lift the hair out with tweezers like you might with a normal ingrown hair. This will help reduce inflammation and pain while also preventing the infection from spreading and getting worse.