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I have red, inflamed, under the skin and very painful acne, as well as small white bumps on my chin. how do i get rid of it?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Very serious: Painful acne may be compounded by allergy to the bacteria that cause it. It is a grave personal and professional liability and you need to be under the care of a competent physician, probably a dermatologist.

Answered 6/23/2016

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A member asked:

I have red, inflamed, under the skin and very painful acne, as well as small white bumps on my chin. how do i get rid of it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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