Compton, CA
A 21-year-old female asked:

Red raised pimple like bump with a black center. i have had it for a couple days and it hurts when i touch it. what could it be?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Stephen Daquino
Sports Medicine 23 years experience
Blackhead: Sounds like an inflamed blackhead. If it doesn't start to resolve in a few days get it checked out to be sure it's not an infection if some sort. It's really hard to assess skin problems and rashes without being able to actually see them.
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