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Acne

For some, acne is a minor nuisance or a relic of the past. However, acne can be a medical issue or a social impairment. Here you can ask and answer questions about the causes of acne, how one might prevent future acne, and most importantly, how to treat it.

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Will Colgate toothpaste make pimples go away?

No, using Colgate on acne spots will not necessarily improve your skin. Toothpaste will have a drying effect though, and could cause further irritation, peeling, and redness. To more effectively treat acne, use a formula specifically for skin, such as benzoyl peroxide.

How do you draw out swelling and infection from acne on face?

Acne is a common skin problem which usually lasts for a short period during adolescence. The appearance of swelling and infection can be minimized by using a daily skin care regime to improve you appearance of your complexion.

Some people will use ice or rubbing alcohol to reduce swelling quickly. The use of ice of rubbing alcohol will remove the swelling temporarily, but could cause future outbreaks as it will generally irritate the skin. There are also acne masks which can be applied overnight to improve your complexion quickly.

Can you fight acne by washing your face with warm water and soap?

It really DOES WORK! But you HAVE to use a soap that dries out your skin. I use Lever 2000, and I get it at Sam's Club for really cheap. What you do is : Get the bar of soap, and rub it until it is really sudsy (with bubbles), then scrub your face and leave for about five minutes. Or for an easier method : Chop up the bar of soap, put it in the blender (or a Ninja) and add water. Blend until creamy. Then you can apply that, and leave for 5 minutes.

Can healthy eating get rid of acne?

These fruits below are useful for acne since they have an antibiotic effect,

* Grapes

* Plums

* Figs

* Raspberries

* Blueberries

* Honey

* Apple juice

* Grape juice

Use as many of these fruits in your diet. If you do, you will start to see improvement in your skin and your acne will start to clear up.

What can you do if you get red bumps all over your legs every time you shave that are like pimples and they hurt and how do you stop that from happening?

use shaving cream

Answeruse a shaving cream for sensitive skin and a razor with moisture strips and use a good lotion afterwards hope this helps Good Luck and God Bless!!!

OK use Neutrogena Razor Defense shave gel, and shave down ward, use antibacterial soap, if you get red bumps, use curel lotion, and gold bond medicated powder to heal...

What are the best ways to get rid of a pimple?

To remove pimple use some the tips i used, below are some useful tips.

Do not neglect pimples. Take the necessary care as soon as they appear.

• Cut down on foods that are spicy and oil. Also avoid sweets.

• Use sulphur soap to keep oil glands clean.

• See to it that you clean your face free of make-up at night before retiring to bed.

• Steam your face once a week to keep the pores open.

• Never try bursting pimples since it causes septic and may leave behind permanent scars.

Herbal Remedies

• Daily intake of a spoonful of honey mixed with rose water helps clear pimples.

• Application of cucumber juice mixed with rose water also helps clear pimples.

• Prepare a paste of cumin seeds in water and apply it over the pimples.

• The milky juice of raw papaya applied on pimples also helps clear them.

• Application of paste of nutmeg with milk is also an effective anti-pimple formula.

• Application of a paste of rakta-chandan and turmeric made with milk also helps clear pimples

Does acne make you ugly?

I mean, everyone pretty much has to go through some acne in their life. It's just part of nature and how our body works. It is your own opinion on how you portray people with acne. People can judge and say it is gross, but in all reality, they should just except the fact that most people can't help it and find the true beauty within every person.

What helps get rid of little rashy looking pimples?

To rid of pimples you can try washing your face day and night with a face wash/treatment.Another thing you can do is for 2-4 nights you can place minty toothpaste on the pimples so that it hardens overnight. The toothpaste actually make the pimple get to it's ready stage , the pimple shall dry up and fall off!Don't forget it you do wash your face and you have dirty hands don't touch your face also hair on your face can cause pimples.

What do pubic zits look like?

a red dot with a white dot popping out in the middle if you pop it it'll spurt pus and then blood.

What is the best treatment to clean your pores and get rid of spots for someone with greasy skin?

I Use Clean And Clear First And Then Zineryt ... Zineryt Is An Antibiotic For Acne Or Spots For That Matter That Uu Get In The Doctor :) ... Zineryt Actually Dries Out My Skin And I Dont Know Is That Good But Im Only Using It For 3 Days So Ill See What Happens After A Month .. Hope I Helped :)

Can kissing give you zits?

Zits? No, absolutely not. Herpes, however (a sexually transmitted disease that can give you sores on both your genitals and mouth), can be contracted by kissing. Worst of all, you can catch it by kissing when your kissing partner isn't even showing signs.

In other words, watch who you're kissing and make sure you can trust that they're disease free.

Does it affect if I use alcohol to clean my face?

Holistic medicine people overstate the case against using alcohol on your face, but long term use of alcohol on your face can damage your skin. People with sensitive skin should avoid using rubbing alcohol because it can cause dryness and peeling. This dryness can cause the skin to produce more oil, worsening any acne problem. If your want to use it because of pimples, you might try spot treatment with it, just putting it on the pimples.

How do you get rid of pimples on penis?

During the puberty stage, an oily and dirt-like substance forms in pores and creates pimples.The safest way to prevent them is to wash your face daily with soap and warm water, but to get rid of them you can use suggested creams like proactive or just wait for them to go away after you have continuaslly washed your face.

Can you use nystain and triamcinolone on a pimple?

Nystatin/triamcinolone is a steroid / antifungal combination. It would not be expected to have any beneficial effect on acne. If the pimple is with an area of fungal infection to be treated with the drug, it may be applied over the pimple without risk.

Pulling off a pimple scab?

You can get a scar from your pimples from picking on it. You can get pimples from junk food, sweat, and even by staying up too late.

Who manufactures Proactiv?

at the proactive factory

The company it is made by is Guthy Renker

How much does ProActive Solution cost?

It usally costs about $60 for a 3 month supply. But right now they're having this deal where you can just order 1 months worth for $20 and free shipping, and it also comes with a refining mask, spot treatment, & a book of tips to clear skin.

Does blue star ointment remove pimples?

I have cystic acne and use it during large flares. My outbreaks can be rather painful so I find it's initial "burn" to be rather soothing. It's also helped to keep lesions moist which promotes faster healing. Using too much can cause some irritation and it seems to work better if it's applied first thing in the morning and before bed on clean skin.

Does dark soda cause acne?

yes dark soda such as pepsi, coke, and root beer cause acne. how? the carmel colering in the soda has a negative reaction to the skin when drank

What helps clear your system after using weed?

There is nothing that you can do to "clear your system" after using marijuana. All of the so called methods are bogus and potentially dangerous. Some of them will show up in a drug test as an attempt to subvert the test, which is just as bad as testing positive. The only way to clear your system from THC (marijuana) is to not use it. Sorry, but that's the truth.

Is acne hereditary?

The acne bacterium which is known as Propionibacterium acnes lives on everyone's skin, usually causing no problems, but, in those prone to acne, the build up of oil creates an ideal environment in which these bacteria prefer to multiply. This then triggers inflammation and the formation of red or pus-filled spots

Acne can run in families, but this does not necessarily mean that if your parents had acne you will get it too.

How do you get rid of red marks from picking at pimples?

I use this for spots but this might work for pimples as well...I put a tiny but of toothpaste on the spot/pimple and it dies down a bit. If you do it daily it should start to disappear. Hopefully that helped. :)