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I have something like a boil or a pimple on my upper back which i believe is in line with my spine. i've had it for maybe 3 days now and it popped on it's own yesterday. how do i know if it's a pimple or a boil? should i be worried. please help?
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Skin infection : Pimples and boils are common. They can be treated with antibiotic creams, oral antibiotics or a procedure to drain them
Answered 2/13/2021
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