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I had some type of acne that i tried to pop on my inner thigh. i felt it pop on the inside and it is still hard. now there's a redness spreading out.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possible infection: Don't know the size of the mass or the area of redness. However, your description raises concerns for possible abscess or cellulitis. Would encourage medical evaluation.

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Answered 8/9/2015

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A member asked:

I had some type of acne that i tried to pop on my inner thigh. i felt it pop on the inside and it is still hard. now there's a redness spreading out.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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