How to Get Rid of Pimples in Minutes
When acne strikes, you don't always have a generous window of time in which to deal with the problem. Sometimes---whether it's because of a job interview, a big date or an important presentation---you need to get rid of pimples in minutes. While you can't completely erase a pimple in just a few minutes, you can make it almost invisible with these quick fixes. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Start by using a Zeno device to target your pimple. Zeno devices work by issuing a high-frequency electrical charge that kills the bacteria in pimples, making them virtually invisible. (Zeno devices are for sale at many dermatologists' offices, as well as online and at some retailers.)
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Ice the blemish. Because the Zeno device can take as long as an hour to completely show its effects, follow your treatment with an ice pack directly on the pimple. The ice will help reduce swelling and redness to make the pimple less noticeable.
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Dab a little acne cream containing salicylic acid directly onto the pimple to dry it out and reduce swelling even more. If you can find one, a cream that's tinted to function as a concealer can help hide the pimple.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have more than a few minutes, book an emergency cortisone shot with your dermatologist. The cortisone will make inflammation---and your zit---disappear.
Never pick or pop pimples to get rid of them. Doing so can irritate your skin and spread infection, causing more pimples to appear and making the one you already have even more noticeable.
