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What happens if i put ice on a red zit, the ones you can't do anything about but wait?
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Don't: expect improvement with this approach. Take care.
Answered 5/17/2015
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Pharmacy: There are lots of zit treatments at the pharmacy that you can use. An ointment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid might help.
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