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A male asked:

My upper lip is swollen due to the pimple above my lip i have squeezed the pimple and it caused more swelling when it will be reduced?

1 doctor answer3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kathy Robinson
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Cool compresses: Use cool compresses on it to decrease inflammation and don't squeeze it. it should resolve in 7-10 days. If you caused an infection in the surrounding skin by squeezing it then it may get worse so in that case you should see a doctor.
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Last updated May 13, 2019

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