No one likes pimples. They make your skin red, irritated and painful and can be unsightly. When you get huge pimples, you may even experience scarring. All pimples occur for the same reason: too many dead skin cells and too much oil mix together and clog a pore. Bacteria, pus and other material collect and form a pimple. As tempting as it may be to pop, don't. There are many other ways to quickly get rid of huge pimples without risking further skin damage.
Step 1
Using a mild facial cleanser, wash your face twice a day, once when you get up in the morning, and once before you go to bed in the evening. Dampen your face with warm water to open the pores, then cleanse by massaging the face wash onto the skin. Rinse well with warm water.
Step 2
Apply an acne spot treatment directly onto huge pimples. Using a brand that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, dab the cream onto your blemishes to dry up oil and unclog the pore. Apply the cream twice a day after cleansing. If irritation develops, reduce application to once per day.
Step 3
Visit your dermatologist's office to have huge pimples extracted. As long as the pimples are not inflamed or red and irritated, they can be extracted using a small tool that looks like a pen, according to AcneNet. In a sterile environment, your dermatologist will pop the pimple and extract the material inside to allow for speedy healing.
Step 4
Visit your dermatologist's office to have your inflamed pimples drained. There is likely pus and fluid inside, and this needs to be removed before proper healing can occur. The pimple will be lanced, and an antibiotic cream is usually applied to reduce the risk of infection and re-accumulation of the material that was inside.
Things You'll Need
- Mild cleanser
- Acne spot treatment
- Antibiotic cream
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