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A member asked:
There is a pimple on my back, near the shoulder. it is soft and not painful. how do i get rid of it?
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Skin lesion: Hello, a simple pustule may only need local skin care like keeping it clean, apply a topical steroid like cortisone and observation. If it worsens, see your family physician or a dermatologist.
Answered 12/26/2017
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