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Suggest Treatment For Pimple On Face

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016
Question: Hi I have a weird pimple on my face and I tried popping it. It was hard under my skin and it didnt pop but some fluid came out. Then a few days later it left an elevated hole that peals. How do I treat this as fast as possible. I have a date and I'm anxious about this pimple lol
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Answered by Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
May be cystic acne pimple, or an abcess.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry you are dealing with this. Without seeing it in person, I'm going to guess that it was a pimple that became infected and formed a cyst or abcess. You can apply hot wet compresses with a wash cloth several times a day to help it heal - be careful the compresses aren't so hot that you burn your skin. If the hard area is still there, you may want to go in to dr. or urgent care clinic and it may need a small sterile incision to allow it to drain.
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Suggest Treatment For Pimple On Face

Brief Answer: May be cystic acne pimple, or an abcess. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I am sorry you are dealing with this. Without seeing it in person, I'm going to guess that it was a pimple that became infected and formed a cyst or abcess. You can apply hot wet compresses with a wash cloth several times a day to help it heal - be careful the compresses aren't so hot that you burn your skin. If the hard area is still there, you may want to go in to dr. or urgent care clinic and it may need a small sterile incision to allow it to drain.