Zit-nixing tips and tricks that the pros swear by.
Whats a person to do when they need a zit to go away stat?
We asked a handful of board-certified dermatologists to share their best tips.
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Apply the acne patch during the daytime on clean skin, Soza advises.
This patch serves two purposes.
Dr. Sozas favorite is the Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Ultra-Thin Blemish Patches.
Use a Spot Treatment
Target your pimple directly with an aggressive spot treatment.
Some additional spot treatments ingredients to look for include adapalene and sulfur.
Try Differin Gel, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, and Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief.
He says to consider this a helpful supplement to everything else youre doing versus the sole treatment.
Dr. Kim says, It’s a steroid (kenalog) injection that can calm down the inflammation immediately.
It’s very reliable.
The practitioner will clean the area first, then administer the injection.
You may feel a light sting, but the relief and results will come quickly.
Consider Laser Treatments
Dr. Soza says that a laser treatment may help.
Lasers by themselves can also help calm down the inflammation and redness, she explains.
Talk to your dermatologist before pursuing.
