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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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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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