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A pimple? on side of face near eye almost size of a penny. should i go to doc, try to pop, wait it out ..? i have acne but this is biggest and painful

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

See your doctor: This cyst or pimple may be infected and should be seen by a doctor asap.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/5/2013

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A member asked:

A pimple? on side of face near eye almost size of a penny. should i go to doc, try to pop, wait it out ..? i have acne but this is biggest and painful

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

Dr Ali agreed

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