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Acne prone people are still going to experience
pimples and blemishes, even after the best skin care routine.
After they appear, knowing how to get rid of them quickly
and sensibly reduces your chance of scarring.
Use the preventive maintenance above, along
with some pimple drying techniques to shorten the life of
your blemishes and breakouts.
If your skin is oily, use an over the counter
cleanser that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
to start the drying process. If you're experiencing one of
those painful "under the skin, cystic" pimples,
put a warm compress on it to drain it first, then dry it up
with benzoyl peroxide. Sometimes putting a small piece of
tape on your blemish overnight will help draw out the fluid
and infection.
Another overnight home remedy for zapping a
zit is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out.
You may need to test this on a short-term basis to make sure
it doesn't irritate your pimple. Calamine lotion will have
the same drying effect.
It's not recommended to squeeze a pimple, but
the jury is still out. While doing this makes you more prone
to scarring and skin discolorations, sometimes it's the only
way to drain it. If you're at the point where you feel the
need to squeeze, consult your dermatologist for treatment.
If blemishes persist, scarring needs to be prevented
and there are many useful products to put a stop to recurring
acne and pimples. If your blemish is gone and you have some
discoloration but no scar, don't fret. Chances are, it will
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