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Hello ! i always had a very clear skin and never experienced acne but sometimes i get hard zits that i think are ready to pop and it is just water ,after i picked it became like a wound ,it had a scab and i removed it and i do not know how to heal!

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Dr. David Ellis answered

Acne: Start with a mild soap(Dove white liquid), cleanse with buffing skin,don't squeeze as it can cause contents to break thru underneath and form cysts;can use benzoyl peroxide OTC at bedtime to dry lesion;if not improving,see you doc for Rx cream

Answered 7/24/2020

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A member asked:

Hello ! i always had a very clear skin and never experienced acne but sometimes i get hard zits that i think are ready to pop and it is just water ,after i picked it became like a wound ,it had a scab and i removed it and i do not know how to heal!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Ellis answered

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