Pimples
A pimple is a small inflamed spot on the skin. Also known as zit, pustule, blackhead, whitehead, carbuncle.
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Baby 0-2 | Common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common |
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i popped a pimple and now it''s black?
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