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A member asked:

Can you tell me how to stop poping/picking pimples and my fingers?

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Rx the pimples: You're human and you're going to mess with them as long as you have them. You can't cure acne, but you can keep it at bay until it cures itself. If topical benzoyl peroxide has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician. Best wishes.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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