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I had a pimple on my cheek and i popped it. 5 minutes later it turned black. after 3 weeks it hasnt gone away. what do i do? today i used bp
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It turned black: because you created a blood scab. It has persisted for 3 weeks perhaps because you are picking at it. This will cause the inflammation to become chronic and increase likelihood of scarring. The best thing for you to do is use a gentle facial cleanser (do NOT scrub), 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, and a light facial moisturizer everyday, and LEAVE IT ALONE. Seek dermatologist advice if that fails.
Answered 5/19/2015
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