she has a small wound on her chin from an ingrown hair, she now

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she has a small wound on her chin from an ingrown hair, she now has a rise in her skin that leads to behind her ear and now going down her neck. Is this serious??

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Is the area red at all?

Has the redness spread?

Any discharge or pus from the wound?

How long has she had these symptoms?

Does she have pain with opening her jaw such as when eating?

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