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I used toothpaste on my pimple now it red and swollen ?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Pimple: I do not believe the toothpaste had anything to do with inflaming the pimple. I cannot imagine why you would put toothpaste on a pimple. I would suggest you apply warm compresses to the area, keep it clean, do not try to pop it and if it worsens get antibiotics for it.

Answered 5/31/2016

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I used toothpaste on my pimple now it red and swollen ?

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

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