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Definition of Pimple

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Pimple: An inflamed area of the skin with pus formation that results from an oil gland being infected with bacteria. Pimples are due to overactivity of the oil glands located at the base of the hair follicles, especially on the face, back, chest, and shoulders.

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