Acne! Please read!?

Question

ok this zit is completely embarrassing! it's on the area underneath my nose that separates the nostrils, and yesterday, i squeezed on it so hard, that now it's swollen. GRRR!! i use proactiv, but i don't use it as much as i should, i know that.reason #1: i used it for a straight week and it dryed my skin out and made my cheeks all itchy, but they weren't red or anything. so now i use it about twice a week, and it's not so bad. so what should i do to get rid of this thing under my nose, it hurts to even touch it. what about the drying out of my face. if you have any advice, it would be really appriciated, thanks.

ok i AM a teenager i'm 15. i'll try usin the mask, and the whole shebang, and see what happens. hopefully everything will work out ok. i hope so, because i'm breakin out and it's really peeing me off.so i'm try usin the lotion every other day and see whats happens. ty

Answer 1

Try putting soap on it(preferably anti-bacterial like safeguard)get your finger wet and rub the bar of soap and put that on there. It will dry it up, and keep it clean at the same time. Put it on at night and leave it till morning if you can. Or you could use a Q-tip soaked with alcohol,ouch.!

Answer 2

I use proactiv and at first it dried out my skin too. What I did was I started using the cleanser and toner everyday and the repairing lotion every other day. Eventually my skin got used to it and now I can use it everyday. Sometimes my skin gets a little dry from the weather and whatnot so sometimes I use a little bit of Cetaphil moisturizer after I use the repairing lotion to combat the dryness.

For your pimple, the best thing you can do it put a warm washcloth on it for like 10 minutes 2-3 times a day. It will draw the pus to the surface so you can squeeze it out. If you have any of that masque stuff that comes in the proactiv kit you could put a little bit of that on your pimple too after you put the warm washcloth on it.

I know those pimples near the nose area hurt, so I hope yours goes away soon!

Answer 3

If it's acne im afraid there is nothing you can do, but it doesn't sound like acne because u usually get that on ur cheeks or forehead. I used tea tree products everyday, and i havn't had a spot in ages. With zits, when the top of them goes white it is puss and thats when u squeeze it. After you've squeezed it but disinfectant on it. If nothing works see a doctor. Hope this helps x

Answer 4

Well about your nose, i hate to say it but you're going to have to let it grow before you can actually pop it. But if you want to be impatient, get really warm water or hot and soak the pimple in the water for 20 minutes then try squeezing the puss out.
And water I do is after I take a shower/wash my face I rub ice on my face to close to pores to reduce my chances of getting ance, then I pat my face dry and rub in two coats of lotion. This keeps my face moist and soft!

Answer 5

You can clean your skin with apple cider vinegar as a simple home remedy. Check out http://useinfo-acne.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.

Answer 6

toothpaste overnight on it as for ur dry skin use ur normal lotion

Answer 7

The question is: How old are you? If you're 30 or above then I guess you should seek the help of a dermatologist, since the skin type changes and you have to be very careful.
If you are a teenager, I suggest you wait... and pleese don't squeeze..

Anyway, use the following creams instead of Proactive...if ur skin is drying...

Clindac A 1 % (pimples)

Glyco6 6%(marks)

This is esp. if your skin is drying. It works. Also, use a cleanser, toner

EDIT*** If your skin is sensitive, use any of these home remedies:
Pimples Home Remedies
Mix 1 tablespoon groundnut oil with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to prevent formation of blackheads and pimples.

Another overnight home remedy for zapping a zit is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. You may need to test this on a short-term basis to make sure it doesn't irritate your pimple. Calamine lotion will have the same drying effect.

Honey is a great remedy for pimples and acne. It kills bacteria and leaves the skin pimple free.

A common home remedy for pimples is toothpaste. Use the paste variety, not gel and gently apply a small drop directly on top of the blemish and let it dry. This will draw the pimple out and leave you blemish free. If left on too long, the skin may become irritated.

Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples. Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.

Take a raw potato, peel and grate it. Put the grated into a muslin piece and tie it tightly to form a pad. Rub this pad all over the face in the firm, circular motions for about 5 minutes and then wash your face. Alternatively you could directly rub potato slices all over the face, Helps to get rid of blemishes and pimple scar.

Take a few pods of cloves and roast them dry in a pan. Powder them and add a little curd to make be a paste. Dab the paste on the pimples and let it dry. Wash off. Use this treatment regularly if you are prone to pimples. It is especially good for people who have an oily skin. The roasted cloves help to dry up the pimples faster.

A few handy tips for those who suffer from pimple 'attacks'. Drink plenty of water and vegetable or fruit juices. Use cucumber or other fruit and vegetable packs to cure pimple scars. Maintain a diet that is rich in cottage cheese, fish and yoghurt. These help to cleanse your system and ward off pimples.

Pimples treatment using Zinc
Another useful remedy for acne and pimples is zinc. It should be taken in a dose of 50 mg daily for a month to reduce pimples. Then you can reduce the dose if noticable improvements are seen on your skin.

Home remedy for Pimple using Orange peel
Homemade Pimple Treatment using Orange peel has been found very effective. Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply to acne affected areas.

Mix equal amount of lemon juice and groundnut oil to form a paste. Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes and then wash off with water. Another good remedy to prevent pimples.

Mariglod petals crushed with a little castor oil can bring the zit to its head quickly. To suppress it, sandalwood paste with holy basil leaf helps.

To avoid transferring bacteria and germs, clean your pillowcase, washcloths, towels, make-up brushes and applicators frequently.

Apply fresh lime juice mixed to a glass of boiled milk as a face wash for acne, pimples, blackheads, and cracked skin.

Apply ripe tomatoes pulp on pimples and keet upto 1 hour, then wash.

Make a paste by mixing 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. Repeat for two weeks, pimples will disappear forever.

Use of sulphur soap is effective in keeping the oil glands clean and thus reducing pimples and acne. Grease can be removed by the use of lemon juice or camphor­spirit.

Blend cucumber and make a paste. Apply this as a mask on your face and leave it for 1/2 hour and then rinse. This refreshes your skin and prevents acne.

A mask of grated apple mixed with a little honey is an excellent remedy for pimples. Most facial masks can be applied to the skin for 15-20 minutes then washed off with warm water, followed by a cold rinse.

Avoid consuming ghee, butter oils and sweets.

The Pimple affected parts must be thoroughly cleaned and wiped with a soft towel.

Cleanse the face free of make-up at night and before going to bed.

Fuller's earth (multani mitti) pack is an effective means to control pimples.

Daily intake of a spoonful of honey mixed with rose water clears the skin.

Too much fingering and bursting of pimples causes septic and may leave behind permanent marks and damages to your looks.

Grind Neem leaves and turmeric. Mix with water to make a paste. It should be rubbed on the
pimple or scars, this helps clear away the spots.

How to reduce pimples:
Regularly shampoo your hair.
Avoid unnecessarily touching your affected areas.
Change your dirty cloths , always wear clean and fresh cloth.
Wash your face twice a day with mild soap.
Avoid over make-up, only wear on special occasions.
Try to minimize your stress levels.
Keep a food diary to work out.
YOU can also:
crush some asprin and add a little water. this will create a paste. put on face for 10-15 min.

To avoid pimples,wash your face with cold and hot water alternatively and note that you must end with cold water.

Green tea was really a great affect , it works wonderfully and afterwards the skin is not only acne free but soft too. take a small cereal bowl and fill about half way with water. then put in microwave for 55 seconds. put a tea bag in and stir every now and then during a five minute waiting period. then over sink dip affected area of skin into the bowl it is great for chin and nose pimples.

To reduce puffiness and redness on a pimpled or under eyes , or lack of sleep, try rubbing hydrocortisol.

To get rid of pimples mix sandal wood paste with a spoon of lemon juice and apply upon it.

To get rid of pimple swelling, put an ice cube over the blemish for 2 minutes, every 30 minutes, the swelling will go down!

Apply honey to a pimple before bed and cover with a bandaid for the night. Do it for 2 days and the pimple should be gone!