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I need to reduce the redness of a pimple by 6:30 tomorrow morning, it is 6:15 pm right now. any suggestions? preferably home remedies please.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Zitz: It is important to know the cause of your pimple, but for the urgency of the moment i would apply cold compress for 20minute intervals during the course of the evening.

Answered 12/12/2015

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