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I've popped small blackheads onmy nose but now my skin s a little bit red and seems if its going to form a scab&if its going to peel.what i've to do?

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Facial picking: The first rule of acne treatment is, "do not pick at your spots!" this can leave permanent long-term pigmentation changes, and well you have probably not done this yet, you should stop picking! you must see a dermatologist for the correct medicines for this problem.

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A member asked:

I've popped small blackheads onmy nose but now my skin s a little bit red and seems if its going to form a scab&if its going to peel.what i've to do?

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Dr. Joseph Bark answered

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