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Tried popping pimple 5 days ago that wasn't ready. i had a scab, and this morning accidently rubbed off. now i have a crater looking scab. help??

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

When you pop pimples: you can cause a scab and a scar. You need to see a dermatologist but temporarily the topical bandaid duoderm can help

Answered 12/27/2015

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