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Step 1
Resist the urge to attack when these plugged sebaceous glands pop up. In other words, don't pop your pimples, this can cause infections and even scarring.
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Step 2
Keep in mind that a combination of hormonal activity, a buildup of bacteria and the shedding of dead skin cells causes pimples. Do what you can to prevent a breakout by establishing a skin-care routine appropriate for your skin type.
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Step 3
Have patience. It could take up to one month for a blemish to disappear completely. The less you poke at it, the better.
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Step 4
Buy an antibacterial, oil-free concealer that can blend the redness of the pimple into your own skin color. Green shades tend to offset redness the best. (This might not be an option for those who don't wear makeup.)
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Step 5
Try a facial mud mask. This may shrink a pimple.
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Step 6
Realize that despite the happy teens in the commercials, "zit zapping" solutions, medications you apply directly to pimples, don't do much more than dry out the top layer of skin covering the pimples. These medications don't provide a long-term cure.
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Step 7
If you are going to break the rules by "extracting the blemish," aesthetician-speak for popping your pimple, wash your hands, then lightly squeeze the top of the pimple with a tissue or cotton swab. Clean the area thoroughly when you're done. If nothing happens, leave the pimple alone until it's ready to pop.
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Step 8
Apply a benzol peroxide acne medication to the pimple and avoid applying medication to the surrounding area.
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Comments
ssarah said
on 10/1/2009 Hello everybody - I think I have to add to the preceding comments that every skin is different what is good for mine does not have to be good for the skin of my friend, my husband or even one of my sons let alone any stranger on the road. It is very important to test various methods before you settle for one. And talking about this video I can not make out who did it. Whatsoever I really appreciate the work which obviously has been put in but for me the speaking was a little bit too fast. Since I am not into this topic I was still pondering about one step while the voice was already talking about the next one.
chapeau said
on 5/27/2009 I found my miracle cure! It's called Diane35, its a contraceptive pill recommended by dermatologists for acne. In 2 months it has cleared 95% of my acne. It has almost no side effects, nothing like Accutane, although its not cheap. Definitely worth it, every teen should know about it. Pass the word girls.
ecm1980 said
on 5/5/2009 For me, simply cleaning my face every night with rubbing alcohol works great. It keeps your skin clean and any pimples that do happen to appear (usually because you didn't clean your face for a week or so) quickly dry out and disappear. However, I think that you gave great tips on how to do it as well. Good job.
AshleyB said
on 1/24/2008 Never use hydrogen peroxide to "disinfect" the needle - it erodes metal, causing it to flake off which can cause an infection. Same goes for trying to clean pierced ears with peroxide - major no-no, you've just ruined those earrings. And while we're on that subject, treating pierced ears with rubbing alcohol just dries out the wound so it'll never heal correctly.
Steph150 said
on 11/28/2007 I just finished reading The Clear Skin Diet. Many people and dermatologists believe that acne has no relation to diet. In fact acne is a combination of genetics, diet, stress and lifestyle. If you have tried everything else I recommend this book! Most people do not alter their diet to try and suppress acne because they have been told (even by their dermatologists) that it has no effect. But if you think about the companies that support the profession (Accutane etc.) it makes sense that most doctors just give you the easier fix even though it can be detrimental to your health. I was skeptical before I read this book and now I am a strong believer that you have to attack acne at all ends including a healthy diet. If it doesn't work, well at least you are eating properly. Don't give it up after a week though. You need about 3 months (90 days) to see significant results.