how do u treat a zit. (my 6 year old cuz is dieing to know)?
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A washcloth soaked in hot water to bring it to the surface and squeeze gently using a tissue around your finger tips so as not to damage your skin.
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Please see a dermatologist.  There are great treatments now.  You want to avoid as much scarring as possible.  Forget the lemon juice or OTC things.\n\nYou need aggressive treatment.
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Did it pop? \n It's true that you shouldn't pop zits, but if it's a whitehead (as opposed to a red inflammed pimple) you actually can pop it. Details are in the link below.\n If you only have one or two zits, proactiv probably isn't needed. You can spot treat it with a benzoyl peroxide product(drugstores sell this in the skincare department. Brands like neutrogena and clearasil sell acne creams which contain it).\n Other than that, you can just wait it out. It will eventually go away on its own, probably in about a week.
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You didnt tell your age. If its between 14-19 then they are a part of growing up (puberty-harmonal changes). At this period of time the glands under the skin become hyperactive and secreate more oil and if the face is unclean, the dirt blocks the pores and the oils remains clogged inside and forms pimples. \n\nPimples dont need special treatment and heal themselves. You should wash you face about 10-15 times a day and wipe it with a dry and coarse (but soft) cotton towel. Wash about two times with soap. Apply some pimple gel to soothe the pain.\n\nIf its too mush see a dermatologist.
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I would try aloe. There are products in the baby aisle used to treat the same problem and would work for adults as well.\n Otherwise you just have to wait it out and stay out of the sun.
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I'm sure your dermatologist has given him topical meds. you and him just have to learn to live with this basically.  Hopefully he will grow out of it.\n\nI had it as a child age 3 to 21.  I was on every med. there was, the aveno baths, gloves at nite (I would itch and weep) I went thru school poorly treated by the other children. Did the sweat thing too, was hospitalized probably around 6 times it became so bad.  From head to toe.\n\nAt 21, it was gone, only to reappear in small patches periodically over the years.  Still at times I need a topical med. \n\nI wish you all the luck in the world, and do hope it will be like mine,\nthat was then this is now.  None of my children have it, nor do there children.\n\nSo this is a positive story!
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Probably a pimple. If it doesn't go away within a week, tell him to see his doc just to be safe. Good luck to you.
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If your problem is just a pimple, I would suggest putting benzoyl peroxide on it (Like Johnson & Johnson's Persa-Gel 10).  You just put a small dab on the pimple and it clears up pretty quickly.  You might also want to try putting toothpaste on your pimple (instead of the benzoyl peroxide), lots of beauty editors for magazines swear by it.
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Zilactin is the best..it gets rid of mine in 2 days...
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As a sufferer of mucho acne; I feel your pain.  It might be a large cystic pimple, where as trying to pop it wouldn't help much.  In fact it could make the situation worse.  Have you tried a hard-core acne cream, such as 10% benzoyl peroxide, and DONT TOUCH IT!  I'm a zit-popping freak, obsessive at times, so I know it can be hard to resist.  If all else fails; see your doctor.  perhaps a cortisone shot will make it dissapear!
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It sounds like psoriasis....have him use cetaphyl heavy cream or cetaphyl lotion on it. Also have him use the cetaphyl cleanser on those areas also instead of regular soap. Regular soap will make it worse. If that does'nt help after a couple of weeks he should go to a dermatologist.
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If a bride wakes up on her wedding day with a huge zit on her nose, she can get a direct injection of cortisone that will reduce inflammation very quickly. But that's for extreme cases. Basically...makeup is the only way to reduce redness. You can try some spot acne meds but they aren't really all that effective. Popping the zit, as tempting as it is, will prolong its time on your face and prevent it from healing...it also increases the chance of it become infected or filling up with puss once again. So popping it wil actually make it redder. Leaving it be is the best way to go...
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See a dermatologist.  You may just need a prescription for antibiotics (yes, for zits).  Also, I recommend finding out for SURE about your allergies.  It could save your life.
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don't pick or squeeze at the pimple.  wash your face and rinse well. apply some good old fashioned white toothpaste to the pimple and leave it alone.  you can also apply hydrocortisone cream (to alleviate redness).\n\nyour skin should be clear by saturday!\n\nenjoy the bridal shower!
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My eight year old has exzema. It sucks. For natural cures, try a baby oil bath. Just make sure to scrub the tub when you are done! Pat your skin down when you get out of the shower and always moisturize. See if your parents will take you to a dermatologist. They are fairly inexpensive ( no insurance) and well worth it. ANY good skin cream during the day just read the label....make sure it hays no alcohol. \nAveeno works really well for us. Good luck!!!
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Soak a wash cloth in the hottest water you can stand and place on the zit for about 2 minutes.  This will bring the 'puss' to the surface and pop it or at least bring the swelling down.  Or you can put a little dab of toothpaste on it.  It will burn a little bit but it will also work.  You can also use the wash cloth to bring the swelling down and then the toothpaste.  Sounds stupid I know but it does work.
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Zinc.  After sending my daughter to 3 dermatologists, many medications with no luck i read that people with bad acne usually have a zinc deficiency. I put her on zinc and after 6 weeks her face was almost totally clear.  It was amazing.  And you can get it over the counter too.