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Tried popping a little zit but nothing came out and i woke up with my whole jaw swollen and it hurts. how can i bring the swelling down?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A problem.: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them, but spreading redness/swelling/and / or warmth implies infection that is out of control, needs treatment and is quite dangerous.

Answered 5/22/2016

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