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A member asked:

How to bring a swollen, deep seating pimple to the surface? (it's on the upper lip).

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pimple: By using hot compresses for 20 minutes 4 times daily.

Answered 4/21/2015

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