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What do you advise if i scratched my pimples and now they're scabbing?

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Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Local wound care: Local wound care usually involves washing with a gentle soap and water twice daily, applying antibiotic ointment and monitoring for signs of infection. Increased redness, swelling and pain, especially when combined with the appearance of pus indicates an infection that should be evaluated by a primary care physician.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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A member asked:

What do you advise if i scratched my pimples and now they're scabbing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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