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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
possible folliculitis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 16, 2001 12:00AM
, Mar 16, 2001 12:00AM
When you pull a hair out, you may get some lumpy healing tissue where the follicle was. This is part of the body's repair process. If you leave it alone, it should go away by itself in a few weeks. Otherwise, have a doctor take a look.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by maddy, Mar 16, 2001 12:00AM
Could it be a broken blood vessel? I iced the area and the grayish area seemed to fade a bit.
