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Pimple with white pus, so i popped it and now it has clear fluid inside. is this a pimple or herpes?

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Dr. Edward Young Jr answered

More likely a pimple: Herpes is usually a clear blister

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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