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Gigantic under the skin acne

I got this huge under the skin pimple and its on the tip of my nose! Where anyone can see! Its really red so it makes me really self concious! Its been there almost a month and is not getting smaller or less red, could someone recommend soemthing I could use or try? Whether home remedies or off the counter products, im kinda broke so many things dermatologists will tell me to use I cant offord.

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Answer #1

I had acne problems when I was younger. your looking for cheap ways, I m guessing you mean you can’t afford acne meds. you could try 2 dry it out, using rubbing alcohol. that works sometimes. I never tried it, but some people told me tooth paste can work. freezing it to get the swelling down works to make it a little less noticeable. when I saw an acne specialist, he would always do this with a very cold ice product. but if you do, you have to be carefull not to overdo it. and some people say heat can make it loosen up and come to the surface, but that this makes it very noticeable. but don’t pop it if it is under the skin. this will make it very noticeable for like a week, and could cause a scar. but the scar will eventually fade away. but I’ve had some acne scars take up to 3 years to fade.

Answer #2

Toothpaste really doesn’t do much for under the skin pimples, it can help dry out white heads though. Cortizone, caladryl, benedryl, honey, witch hazel, and zinc oxide can help when they are uner the skin. Also a hot washrag and a needle can help drain the puss.

Answer #3

toothpaste, particuarly mint toothpaste can help to reduce the redness and swelling of it if you leave it on for about an hour

Answer #4

pop it!

Answer #5

stick the very tip top and center of the pimple with a needle. just go below the skin so the pus can drain out. but dont like…stabb yourslef with it just like a little small hole.

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