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I have a pimple that is now swollen and hurts. what can ido?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pimple: Try repeated warm compresses to enable it to drain. Otherwise see you MD for antibiotics or drainage. All the best.

Answered 5/24/2015

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