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I just had a pimple and it went away but it left behind a raised white bump. how can i make that go away?

Q: i just had a pimple and it went away but it left behind a raised white bump. how can i make that go away?

: If this truly is a hypertrophic acne scar, it may be injected with low dose cortisone in order to flatten it. See your dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

If this truly is a hypertrophic acne scar, it may be injected with low dose cortisone in order to flatten it. See your dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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A member asked:

I just had a pimple and it went away but it left behind a raised white bump. how can i make that go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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