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How Can Bumps After A Blackhead Removal Be Treated?
Question: I had a black head I tried to remove by squeezing it, it turned into a pimple like a bump and I again tried squeezing it but I could not release the fluid under the skin. It has now been over a year and the bump is hard and really ugly I would like to get it removed. Do I see a dermatologist or surgeon and will it be covered by medical insurance or considered cosmetic
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is better to send a photo of a pimple.
However, this is probably caused by scarring of the black head and there are simple ways to remove it by a dermatologist in an in-clinic procedure using fractional laser or cauterization.
This will probably be considered a cosmetic procedure unless it got inflamed or infected.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It is better to send a photo of a pimple.
However, this is probably caused by scarring of the black head and there are simple ways to remove it by a dermatologist in an in-clinic procedure using fractional laser or cauterization.
This will probably be considered a cosmetic procedure unless it got inflamed or infected.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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