Incredibly stubborn pimple?

Question

I've had this really bad pimple, on my nose, for like 4 weeks. Most of my other pimples only last 1 or 2 weeks. I've used benzoyl peroxide cream for the last week, but nothing has happened. Is there any way to help, especially before school starts.

Answer 1

I've had stubborn zits, too, so I know how you feel! But here's what you do: If you can pop it, go for it. If there's no head, then hold a steaming hot damp washcloth over the zit for about 3 minutes, and then see if you can pop it. You also can always take a pin and proceed to pop it by poking it. So after you've popped it, wash your face with a mild cleanser, and then apply a large amount of white toothpaste over it. Leave that on for 2-4 hours, and then wash your face again with a cleanser. Then, apply an oil free moisturizer to your whole face, including the nose pimple. Once you're ready for bed, wash your face again and then apply the benzoyl peroxide treatment and leave that on overnight. If the pimple isn't smaller or scabbing by the next day, repeat the procedure.

I hope this works for you, it worked for me!!!

Answer 2

what you do is pop that sucker rite off or scrub it off

Answer 3

try popping it and then use that benzoyl stuff afterwords.

popping them isnt all that bad cuz you get all the puss out

oh make sure tro get it all out

kinda gross but it workd for me

Answer 4

I had a few bad ones, which developed into more trouble...

Have you tried antibacterial cream? Sometimes those work better than acne medicine. I popped one once, and it did heal a lot faster that way. Unpleasant procedure though.

Answer 5

Pop the pimple until it's not filled AT ALL. Then scrub it as much as you can so it stays that way. It worked for me.

Answer 6

Iam a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

In my experience of 12 years alot of  commercial store bought products DO NOT WORK!

The products you mentioned OVER DRY YOUR FACE as do most store bought products. I have been taking care of teen acne for 12 years and I dont recommend them at all!!!

PLEASE READ THIS WITH YOUR MOM, I have a great solution for you!

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you? Do you always have breakouts?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in your breakouts.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin

2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).

4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts

5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser

2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

Good Luck to you,

Michelle

Answer 7

you should wait and then try again. try mary kay skin care! my mom sells it and i absolutely love their acne treatment gel and other products. theyot then right when u get out of the shower try or go toa  dermmatologist

Answer 8

heyy i used to get that all the tym but listen the only real solution that i have found for it is to get proactive it works good! =] goodluck! =]