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I had a pimple on my face, popped it and now it turned into a bump & scab that wont go away. does not hurt but how can i get rid of it?
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Injection: For single acne cysts, injection with intralesional kenalog (triamcinolone) and a course of oral antibiotics help clear the lesion more quickly. See a dermatologist.
Answered 4/22/2018
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