How to Stop a Pimple That is Forming?

Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser

Apply a cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes

Use a spot treatment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid

Avoid touching, squeezing, or picking the area

Keep the skin moisturized with a non-comedogenic moisturizer

Apply a hydrocolloid pimple patch if the spot has a visible head

Avoid heavy makeup or oily skincare products on the area

Use clean pillowcases, towels, and phone screens

Reduce friction from masks, helmets, or tight clothing

Get enough sleep and manage stress

See a dermatologist if pimples are frequent, painful, or severe

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