How to Get Rid of Painful Conic Pimples
Acne doesn't just damage your appearance. It can hurt, too. A breakout causes swelling and redness, and the resulting pimples can be painful to the touch. Pustules and papules are two kinds of pimples that take dome and cone-like shapes on the surface of the skin. Getting rid of conic pimples is a matter of trying several treatments including good hygiene, home care and, if necessary, a visit to the dermatologist. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Gentle cleanser
- Over-the-counter acne medicine
- Prescription acne medication (if necessary)
- Antibiotics (if prescribed)
Instructions
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Don't pop. The "commando" approach to acne removal is always tempting, especially when the pimples hurt. But squeezing and popping pimples invites infection and usually makes acne worse.
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Use over-the-counter treatment. Medicated lotions and creams eliminate papules and pustules by drying oil, killing bacteria and getting your skin to shrug off dead cells. People with mild acne find that products with benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, resorcinol, salicylic acid and lactic acid clear their skin within a few weeks.
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Wash your face correctly. Proper skin care goes hand-in-hand with acne treatment. Good face-washing includes using warm water, a gentle cleanser and your hands for scrubbing. Using harsh soaps or scratchy scrubbing pads may irritate acne and make the problem worse.
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See your doctor or a dermatologist. If drugstore treatments don't improve your skin within a week or so, you may need prescription versions of those products from your family doctor or a dermatologist. The doctor may also prescribe antibiotics such as tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline or erythromycin. It is common to use topical medications and antibiotics at the same time.
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