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How come still have red bump after pus pimple popped (on back)? it's been 2 days. i put antibiotic ointment and am on oral antibiotics still.

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Time time time: It takes time to heal, repair inflammation and cure skin infections. If you leave it alone, you should see improvement over the next three days.

Answered 11/18/2012

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A member asked:

How come still have red bump after pus pimple popped (on back)? it's been 2 days. i put antibiotic ointment and am on oral antibiotics still.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

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