You get pimples when your skin follicles are blocked with oil and dead skin. Your follicles are connected to your sebaceous glands, which produce oil called sebum. When you produce too much sebum, it builds up in your skin follicles and they become infected. You can reduce the size and redness of pimples by using the right medicine and taking proper care of your skin.
Step 1
Stay away from the sun. Sunlight only increases the redness of your pimples. If you have to be in the sun, wear protective gear like a hat to shield your face. Wear a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that contains natural ingredients like zinc or titanium dioxide. Harsh chemicals like benzophenone and cinnamates will also make your pimples worse.
Step 2
Keep your hands away from your face. You have bacteria on your hands that will make your pimples worse and more red. Do not touch or scratch your face, even it your pimples burn of itch.
Step 3
Make an appointment with your dermatologist for a prescription antibiotic treatment. The MayoClinic.com recommends antibiotics because they kill the bacteria trapped in your skin follicles, which will reduce the redness and size of your pimples. In most cases, you will use an oral and a topical antibiotic cream at the same time. The MayoClinic.com say studies prove that a combination of oral antibiotics and topical benzoyl peroxide can lower your risk of developing a resistance to antibiotics.
Step 4
See your doctor for intense pulsed light treatment. IPL is a treatment for acne and pimples that uses a laser beam with different wavelengths of light to zone in on your pimples and the bacteria and dead skin that are causing your pimples. IPL can lower the risk of scarring from your pimples. The MayoClinic.com recommends IPL for people who have a low tolerance for oral antibiotics and other forms of medication.
Step 5
Ask your doctor for a prescription for a topical trentinoin cream. The MayoClinic.com says that such skin creams can get rid of the redness of your pimple by helping your skin cells produce at a raster rate and preventing your hair follicles from getting plugged up. Avita, Retin-A and Renova are the most common topical trentinoin creams.
Things You'll Need
- Sunscreen
- Protective clothing
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