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Are there things i can do to properly pop a big red pimple on my chin?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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Pop a pimple: Use a warm washcloth on your chin for a few minutes then use a sterilized needle to poke the pimple and apply gentle pressure till all the pus comes out.

Answered 8/23/2013

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A member asked:

Are there things i can do to properly pop a big red pimple on my chin?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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