Comments on: How to Zap an Acne Breakout

on 6/30/2006 Rub in the lotion. Don't dab it all over the face. I did that and nothing changed. But when you rub it in you get results in days. It also could give you more zits, so don't use a lot.

on 6/30/2006 If you happen to pop a zit, and you regret it big time, try this:
1. Apply rubbing alcohol to disinfect.
2. Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. If it looks like it still may be a zit after popping, apply pure 100% tea tree oil from a health store.
4. Put a bandage over it to keep bacteria out.
5. Don't touch it!

on 6/30/2006 I cover my fingers with toilet paper before popping zits. This way the oil from your fingers won't cause more zits, and it also helps give you a better grip for a more efficient pop.

on 3/27/2006 Be gentle to your skin. Don't use something harsh or abrasive, like a wash cloth. Instead, massage a cleanser into you face with you palms and finger tips. Don't press on the skin too hard when doing so. This will only agitate a zit or pimple.

Blot dry your skin with a cloth if you must, otherwise air dry. Even clean wash cloths have bacteria. Again, the irritation thing.

Use a cleanser that doesn't over dry. Different areas have different water Ph, and will affect your skin and how well your moisturizer and cleanser works. Over dry = irritation.

Use moisturizer, even if you have oily skin! Preferably something that has SPF, and is soothing to your skin, maybe with oatmeal extracts.

With that being said, pay close attention to what your skin is saying. If a product is making it red or hurt, use less, or stop using it. I have had dermatologists give me a generic regiments and crappy medication. My face is oily until I wash it, then it gets really dry until a couple of hours when it is really oily again (it took me a while to figure this one out). The dermatologist gave me an cookie cutter regiment, with alcohol based toner, and no moisturizer. Guess what? It made my face worse. Then I figured out the toner was making me dry out.
Moral? Don't overdo it with over the counter pimple treatments when you get a pimple.

Don't use an alcohol based toner, it will strip your skin of natural oils you need. Good skin needs to be balanced, even if you have oily skin, you need to retain some oil for your skin to be happy.

Benezoly peroxide works well for up and coming pimples, and polysporin or Bactine for healing pimples. Sometimes the bacteria doesn't truly disappear when your pimple heals. Then it brews and comes back again for revenge, just like this nice one here on my neck. So if you are gonna use polysporin, use it during the entire healing process, I only recommend using it on specific spots.

I hope that helps, and remember, be gentle! Or you will also have a leather face.

on 3/15/2006 Freederm is a spot gel for the treatment of mild to moderate inflamed acne pimples and spots. Once applied to the infected area twice a day the spot will get smaller faster than anything else you would find. You will be able to tell that your spot has reduced in two days.

on 2/15/2006 Buy Clean & Clear deep action creme cleanser and apply a 1 cm thick coat on the affected area for 30 minutes. You will feel a stinging sensation. Do this 2 times a day for 2 days and most pimples will go away or become unnoticeable.

on 2/2/2006 I only wish I came across this one when I was a teen! Recently while treating a flair up of poison ivy, I read that Caladryl Clear reduces inflammation and relieves pain and itching. At that same time I had a painful, itchy, red, swollen, huge, protruding pimple on my chin! I put Caladryl Clear on my pimple (at bedtime) and the next day it is was completely shrunk down to a speck! I later found that if you spread on a couple of layers (wait for the lotion to dry in between), it works even better!

on 1/30/2006 I used to have a lot of acne and very oily hair. I noticed that whenever I applied too much conditioner to my hair, I got more breakouts. Since most hair conditioners contain some chemical agents that can lead to oily hair, which can cause acne. Ever since I stopped using conditioner, my face has improved tremendously. Also, if you really need to use conditioner, just apply to the root of your hair. Try it out guys!

on 1/26/2006 Use Clearasil alcohol wipes. You get 60 in a pack, and use 2 a day. I am cured after just 3 days!

on 1/25/2006 When washing your face, use warm water with a cleanser. By using warm water, you are opening up your pores and allowing the cleanser to wash out all the dirt and bacteria in your pores. After washing and patting dry with a clean towel, splash your face with lukewarm to cold water. When splashing your face, make sure the water is not too cold. Splash your face about 5 times and pat dry. By using the cold water, you are closing your pores and preventing any dirt or bacteria to get into your pores overnight. After washing and splashing your face, pat dry and apply an oil-free moisturizer to you face. Let dry. By doing this, you'll have clearer skin in no time!

on 1/24/2006 I used Clearasil for a while and it didn't really do anything for my blackheads (which I have a lot of in my t-zone). All it did was dry out my skin. So, I recently bought Biore Pore Perfect wipes and triple astringent and already my blackheads have started disappearing and my pores tightening. And believe me when I say, I washed my face every day. I guess my blackheads are just as stubborn as I am. =P

on 1/18/2006 Watch what you eat! High sources of sugar may cause acne, as well as fast food. Avoid greasy foods, like French fries and pizza, and no chocolate!

Drink lots of water. Use Cetaphil Cleanser, and a cream called Clearasil BP Plus.

on 12/16/2005 I have a small amount of zits and 've tried just about every thing. I've used Clearasil 3 Day and it works pretty good at hiding and killing them.

on 1/6/2006 If you change your pillowcase every two days you can help stop acne. Otherwise the oils on your face soak into your pillowcase!

on 11/22/2005 Make sure it's 100% tea tree oil (comes in a small bottle from the health food store). Just clean your skin with a nice and mild facial soap, then apply the tea tree oil directly onto the breakout. Don't be afraid that it's an oil, it is like an astringent, it will even tingle when you apply it to where the sores are. Use it at the first sign of a pimple forming. If you do it at night, you'll wake up amazed. Use it at least twice a day. It's wonderful.

Your good attitude can do a lot to distract anyones puny attention to your zits. Put a smile on your face and a sparkle in your eye. That will last a life time, the zits will heal.