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How to speed up healing of a wound caused by a previous pimple ?
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An antibacterial: Cream or Ointment may help.. Bacitracin is available OTC...
Answered 3/25/2015
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Avoid touching the: Area, as you just create continued inflammation and it may lead to scarring. You could also try the over the counter silicon sheets like ScarAway. Try to avoid placing too many creams, lotions, salves as this may also serve to further irritate/inflame the area.
Answered 3/26/2015
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