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  • female
  • 25 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've been dealing with a bit of a situation and could really use some advice. I had this small pimple on my forehead, and I ended up popping it early. I cleaned it up, but there was a bit of bleeding. I used some undiluted Dettol on a cotton swab to clean it, but that just made it worse and caused some irritation and a burn. I've tried soothing it with aloe vera gel, but now there's this dark circle, and it's been a few days. Any ideas on what medicine could help clear this up quickly?

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Clinsol gel for local application is advised for 3-6 weeks.

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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