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Squeezed pimple (very bad i kno), scabs fell off leaving red/pink marks. will it go away? how long will it take to blend into my normal skin?crying :(

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Pinched pimple: Will go away. How long? I would recall the last time you did this and how long it took. Should be about the same. Everyone is different. I would not do it again unless you want to do another healing test on yourself.

Answered 4/27/2017

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A member asked:

Squeezed pimple (very bad i kno), scabs fell off leaving red/pink marks. will it go away? how long will it take to blend into my normal skin?crying :(

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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