How To Heal a Pimple
Pimples are unsightly. When you're unfortunate enough to suffer an outbreak, most people just want them to heal as quickly as possible. Sadly, it can take some time to actually see results, no matter what kind of treatment you employ. Yet there are a few things you can do to speed up your recovery from pimples by making sure your skin (as well as the pimple itself) remains clean and free of bacteria. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Antibacterial face cleanser
- Antibacterial cream
- Alpha-hydroxy lotion
- Tea tree oil
- Azelaic acid lotion
Instructions
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Wash your face (or trouble area) twice a day. When trying to heal a pimple, you should make sure to wash your face or any area of the body suffering from a breakout twice a day with an antibacterial cleanser that is formulated for your face.
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Apply an antibacterial cream to the affected area. After washing your face or area of breakout, you should apply an antibacterial cream containing benzoyl peroxide directly on top of the pimple.
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Start using an alpha-hydroxy lotion or moisturizer. This type of product actually dries out the blemish and can speed the time of recovery. This type of product can be used virtually anywhere on the body.
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Try using a product containing tea tree oil. This is a natural antiseptic that will ultimately kill the bacteria of the pimple and help it to heal.
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Start using a topical lotion containing azelaic acid. This type of prescription medication ultimately kills the bacteria causing the infection while keeping the pores unclogged, which aids in healing the pimple and can speed the time of recovery.
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Avoid using oil-based face and body products. These types of product can exacerbate your blemishes and potentially lengthen the time of recovery.
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Tips & Warnings
Consult a dermatologist if you are suffering from moderate to severe acne. She can not only prescribe azelaic acid, but also other antibiotics that can speed up the healing of your pimples.
Avoid touching the pimple too often. This can actually aggravate the area and lengthen the time in which it will take for the pimple to heal.
