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I popped a zit on my face on friday and now sunday the swelling is getting worse, should i go to the hospital?
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Infection: Most pimples will resolve on their own, or heal after being "popped". However, there is a common bacteria you may have heard referred to as "mrsa" this is a variant of the staph bacteria. It can cause serious skin infections, and often gets worse after being squeezed or popped. Please get it checked.
Answered 2/2/2018
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