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I popped my pimple, and now the redness wont go away. it looks worse than it did when there was a pimple, the redness is really dark and please help! ?

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Trauma infection: I understand lack of insurance fight this daily. But discoloration either trauma squeezing if so will resolve but could be skin infection called cellulitis could spread and become serious as well as disfiguring.

Answered 12/11/2012

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Try to ignore it: It's very difficult, but try to avoid handling it. It should clear. If acne continues to be a problem for you, and topical benzyol peroxide isn't sufficient to take care of it, consider visiting your physician for advice about more aggressive prevention and treatment.

Answered 12/11/2012

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