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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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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.
Answered 9/21/2015
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