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A member asked:

I had a pimple right above my areola. now theres like a hard vein like line running from the pimple up. its painful to touch.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pimple: You may have an infection that requires immediate attention

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/16/2014

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