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I had this pimple and when i popped it a hard black rice sized object came out of it what is this called should i see a doctor?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sebaceous plug: This is the plug that caused the pimple. When the plug, made of sebum, is exposed to air, it oxidizes and darkens in color.

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Answered 9/21/2015

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A member asked:

I had this pimple and when i popped it a hard black rice sized object came out of it what is this called should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christine Hom answered

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

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