Quickest way to get rid of a pimple?

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Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

I have been washing and washing. And since I've been switching birth control my acne has gotten worse. And I work a job where I am in meetings so I have to wear makeup :\ what's the quickest way to get rid of a pimple? Tips?

Oct 1, 2013

Jennifer J.

Listerine on it, gets rid of it in minutes.

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

Do I put it on the pimple over night or wash it off?

Oct 1, 2013

Rain L.

Mix baking soda and water in a paste if you need a DIY, otherwise Benzagel (usually on the bottom row where face washes are at drugstores) or anything else 5% benzoyl peroxide works wonders but can be harsh on skin. I used it three times a day for a few weeks and all my acne disappeared and I didn't break out at all but then I used it again right after some weird toner and I got a rash, now I can't use it anymore. If it doesn't work for you try anything with 2-3% salicyc acid (Clinique spot healing gel, Rapid Clear products from Clean and Clear$

Oct 1, 2013

Mady K.

Tooth paste dries it out

Oct 1, 2013

Chelocean D.

Ok so first of all you have got to stop washing so much once when you wake and again when you go to bed thats it, if you do it more you will dry it out and make it more eritated if you mositurize it will keep it clean healthy and they will leave faster. one product I use it a little bit of coconut oil on my face over night it will go away when you wake and it will help for naturally oily skin as well.

Oct 1, 2013

Lisa W.

Toothpaste no longer has the ingredients in it that would dry it out DO NOT put toothpaste on it please

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

Okay thanks! I might do the DIY idea. Do I put it on the spot over night or wash out?

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

Lol that is what I use to try is tooth paste. Idk it worked ish just not right away. And that's when I do wash my face. I think my birth controls are making it worse and more consistent. For a few weeks I'll have really good skin and than when it's that "time" it's like open battle on my face!

Oct 1, 2013

Rain L.

I usually just use it like a face wash/scrub but if you need it gone ASAP I would leave it on for a few hours.

Oct 1, 2013

Rain L.

Ps the ingredient that used to be in tooth paste that made it work with pimples was baking soda lol.

Oct 1, 2013

Lisa W.

Than its your bc pills sounds hormonal go back to dr & see if a lower dose hormone one will work for you it might help the breakouts

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

Okay great that helped a lot! I have so much going on this month my anniversary, Halloween, and meetings. I'm going to try that!

Oct 1, 2013

Rain L.

Also I'm on bc too and recently switched brands too actually and don't worry you'll stop breaking out soon.

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

@ Lisa W. These pills I was actually finally happy with because they didn't mess with my weight and kind of gave me a small amount of time of being on my period. But I never break out usually and this is just not one but 3 pimples.

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

@rain thanks! Yeah I was finally thought I found a bc that is working for me but guess not.

Oct 1, 2013

Kitty K.

Have you tried using the gel from Advil/Tylenol or any medicine and applying it directly on? Works great for me and I know it's used for models.

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

I heard and I'm a huge fan of natural and holistic ways of doing things. I'm just worried because a lot of things have been disappointing me so I'm worried it won't work. But I did hear tons of good reviews!

Oct 1, 2013

Lisa W.

Well before going to dr maybe try not over washing your face & find a good oil free moisturizer I personally haven't tried coconut oil but have heard nothing but wonderful things about it... & you also want to give your body time to regulate all the hormones from the bc

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

Yeah I've been jumping into anything that slightly worked it's just annoying because people are like "don't wear makeup" and I don't have much choice :\

Oct 1, 2013

Meagan M.

I've also drink about 8 glasses if water a day so in going to try everyone's holistic remedies there are tons of good ideas!

Oct 1, 2013

Ivonne B.

I saw a article on here once that was about Victoria secret model and pimples...long story short...poke it with a needle and put eye drops on it...it reduces size and redness.

Oct 1, 2013

Alessia c.

Either benzoyl peroxide or tea tree oil has worked best (and quickest) for me. but I've noticed they work better on popped pimples lol unless it's an underground breakout.

Oct 2, 2013

Chez B.

If you get one big pimple.. then pierce an Advil and put the gel into the pimple. takes it down fast.

Oct 3, 2013

Emma L.

I have the same problem! I got the depo jag and I have litterally had crazy breakouts only on my forehead?! Ever since! I think its going to be hard treating hormonal acne, I'm looking for new methods of bc.