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Do i need to see a doctor for an under their skin pimple?? it's big and a hard bump and i made the mistake of trying to pop it (oops)
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May need follow up: Keep area dry and clean, try putting over the counter antibiotic ointment on it. If in the next few days it is not better see a Physician.
Answered 11/28/2017
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