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I have a large lump on my cheek red n a little saw do suffer from acne but it don'tlook like a spot and far too big to be one could it be?
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Abscess: You could have an abscess that needs to be drained and/or treated with antibiotics.
Answered 10/13/2014
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Facial lesion to big: if you have a lesion on your face that I way too big to be an acne sore, then it is possible it might be the beginning of an abscess. See you doctor and in the mean tome, do not pick but place warm compresses on it.
Answered 10/6/2014
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