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I have a painful pimple on my elbow and it hurts when i stretch my arm out.

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Pimple: If its a small pimple antibiotic cream can be tried .If swelling/redness spreads or pain increases or start getting fever or generally feel unwell then oral antibiotics might be needed and would be time to consult doctor.

Answered 4/27/2018

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Painful pimple : May be a skin infection and requires antibiotic so get examined soon

Answered 8/2/2017

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I have a painful pimple on my elbow and it hurts when i stretch my arm out.

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