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Getting very hard, extremely painful zits on my chin that can last a couple weeks. what are these and how do i prevent them?
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Acne cyst: They can be injected with a small amount of cortisone which does not get into the body. You also might need oral antibiotics. See a dermatologist.
Answered 4/3/2014
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