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I have a pimple but when it pops out its something white then goes away is this herpes or a ingrown hair?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pimple: A Whitehead, or closed comedone, has a white sebaceous plug inside. A warm shower will sometimes help it exit the skin.

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Answered 7/28/2016

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