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Is it common for a pimple to grow on dermatofibroma on upper left back ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

A pimple ( pustule) is caused by the staph bacterium invading the skin. It can occur in skin covering a dermatofibroma.

Answered 5/4/2023

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