How long should it take an antibiotic to clear an ingrown hair infection?

I've had an infection on my leg for the last 3 days. At the end of day 1 I went to a doctor because I had a previous experience with a bad skin infection. I was pescribed Bactrim. I have not had a fever, and the infected area doesn't hurt. However the red/swollen area has not gone away. I then wen to a dermatologist and they prescribed me more bactrim and took a sample for a culture. I won't find out for another 2 weeks if it's MSRA or not.

When should I see results from the antibiotic? When is the swelling and reddness supposed to go away? I don't want MRSA :(

How long should it take an antibiotic to clear an ingrown hair infection?

It'll be gone within a week ^^.

How long should it take an antibiotic to clear an ingrown hair infection?

I believe that you have a condition called Hidradenitis Supprativa. It is a condition of re-occurring boils/ cysts/abscesses , that are often misdiagnosed as ingrown hairs, herpes, being unclean and folliculitis. This is a newly diagnosed skin condition , but there is a lot of info out there.

Here is a link :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidradeniti...

If this sounds like it might be you, READ it, PRINT it out, and TAKE it to your DOC.

Its better to try to start treatment soon, it can spread over the body if left untreated.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO POP THEM!!

These boils can become quite large and painful. Sometimes even lasting for weeks or months and can spread all over the body. Most common areas are armpits, groin, binkni line, inner legs, and intimate places and basically anywhere that sweats and rub against clothing. Stress is a big inducer.

There is some support groups at MSN , and yahoo, and I am open for questions!

I have had this for 8 years, I was misdiagnosed for a LONG time, It was very embarrassing, painful and scary. I am just trying to help out so you don閳ユ獩 have to wait as long as I did.