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What's a Pimple?

Pimple

Say: PIM-pul

Your skin has many tiny holes called pores. When you go through puberty, your skin makes a lot of extra oil that might clog up those pores. Too much oil may combine with dead skin and bacteria to create a pimple. Almost everyone gets pimples. But once you're past puberty, there's plenty of smooth skin ahead!

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