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I've had a very large deep pimple on forehead, tried to pop it but only a little came out, now the whole area around pimple is swollen, with headache?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Pinching skin: This sure sounds like you need to be seen urgently. A headache caused by a skin infection on your head makes me nervous for you. Please remember that pinching the skin in an infection is a common but not a wise decision.Let's get you better.

Answered 7/17/2018

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A member asked:

I've had a very large deep pimple on forehead, tried to pop it but only a little came out, now the whole area around pimple is swollen, with headache?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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