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I’ve got a pimple that’s really red and inflamed, and I’m hoping that ice can help reduce the swelling. Will it really work?
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Ice can help reduce swelling by constricting blood vessels and reducing inflammation.
Applying an ice pack or ice cube wrapped in a cloth to the pimple for a few minutes at a time several times a day may help decrease redness and swelling.
However, results can vary from person to person.