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How can you get rid of a pimple in a short time?

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May not be easy: Try applying warm to hot (be careful) wet packs to this every 2-3 hrs for about 15 minutes each time and it should come to a head and rupture and drain. Do not squeeze this.

Answered 1/7/2013

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