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My friend has a red bump that looks like a pimple on their. before it was big, but recently it shrunk down and sometimes it pops and there's blood.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Abscess: It sounds like your friend has an abscess that needs to be opened and drained for permanent results.

Answered 4/14/2014

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A member asked:

My friend has a red bump that looks like a pimple on their. before it was big, but recently it shrunk down and sometimes it pops and there's blood.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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