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What do you advise if i had a cystic acne-type pimple a few months ago and it went away but i can still feel it under the skin?
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That's the scar: Leave it alone. Consider using / continuing topical benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid for a few more years. Best wishes.
Answered 12/17/2014
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