Popped a Pimple now What?

Apr 17, 2023 Dr. Pavitra Patel
Feeling guilty & freaking out after popping a pimple?
 
Here are some steps you can follow to treat acne. 
 
Avoid touching the spot: keep the area clean. You want to avoid contaminating the area with bacteria that may be on your fingers or nail tips and which could cause an infection.
 
Ice it: Applying a clean, cloth-covered ice cube and apply it on the affected area it helps in reducing the inflammation of your pimples and decreases the redness. 
 
Use a Pimple Patch: It helps to fight acne and reduce inflammation also helps to keep you from picking.
 
Spot treat it with Tea tree oil/ Niaciniamde/ Benzoyl peroxide: It helps reduce acne scars, calm redness, swelling, and inflammation.
 
 
Give it some time to heal: Consistency and Patience is the key.