How to Get Rid of Pimples on Lips
Pimples are caused by a variety of conditions, including hormonal imbalances, oily skin, poor diet and stress. This form of acne can develop anywhere on the body, but is most commonly found on the face, back and chest. Occasionally pimples may develop on sensitive areas such as the the eyelids, earlobes or lips. Extra precautions should be taken when caring for pimples that develop on the lip.
Things You'll Need
- Warm water
- Soap (acne soap or soap designed for oily skin)
- Washcloth
- Cotton ball
- Astringent
- Cotton swabs
- Bandage
Instructions
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Wet a clean washcloth with warm water. Set aside. If your hair is long, tie it back and secure it away from your face. Splash your face with warm water until saturated.
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Lather soap in your hands and apply to your face with your fingertips, using a circular motion. Gently rub your face with the washcloth in a circular motion. Avoid washing the lip pimple until the rest of the face is washed. This will prevent the pimple from being contaminated with facial oil and bacteria from other areas of your face. When washing the lip pimple, use very light strokes to minimize discomfort. Repeat three times a day.
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Soak the washcloth in hot water. Allow it to cool slightly so that it is just hot enough to be tolerable to the skin. Place the washcloth directly onto the lip pimple. Apply pressure and use as a hot compress. Hold in place for 5 minutes. This will reduce swelling and skin irritation while shrinking the pimple.
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Apply a mild astringent to the lip pimple with a cotton ball to further eliminate any traces of bacteria. Avoid touching the pimple or any other part of your face. This will prevent your from spreading germs and oil from one area of your face to another and will allow the lip pimple to heal quicker. Refrain from scraping, scratching or picking at the pimple.
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Pimples are infections and should not be popped unless absolutely necessary. To manually extract the pus, apply the hot washcloth to the pimple and hold it in place for 20 seconds. Take two cotton swabs and apply them to both sides of the lip pimple. Do not apply them too close to the center of the pimple. Applying a very gentle pressure, push the cotton swabs toward each other. Avoid using greater pressure if the pimple does not pop immediately. Reapply hot washcloth and repeat until pus leaks from the pimple.
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Using a new cotton ball, wipe pus off of face. Continue extracting pus until it is gone and blood leaks out of the pimple. Let the pimple sit for 2 minutes before washing your face again.
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Apply a dab of antibiotic cream or aloe vera ointment directly onto the pimple, Apply a small bandage to the pimple. Reapply fresh ointment and change bandage one to two times a day.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid attempting to force a pimple to pop if it is not ready.
