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How do i stop a pimple from getting any larger?

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See dermatologist: Dermatologist can drain it or inject it with a mixture of antibiotic and cortisone. If you squeeze it, the pimple may explode deeper into the skin, making matters worse. You may need antibiotics.

Answered 7/22/2014

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