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How to Zap an Acne Breakout

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If you awake on the morning of a special day to discover a red pimple on the tip of your
nose, all hope is not lost. Here's how to remedy an unwelcome pimple.

Instructions

• STEP 1: Tempting as it is, don't try to pop the pimple by squeezing, pinching, or
picking at it. This will just inflame the pore and spread the oils that caused the
pimple.
• STEP 2: Apply ice to the area for 2 minutes every half hour. This will help shrink
the pimple and possibly reduce it to an invisible size.
• STEP 3: Apply a flesh-tinted acne medication that contains benzoyl peroxide,
salicylic acid or sulfur. Since these medications dry out the skin, apply only to the
pimple area.
• STEP 4: If you'd like, use an oil-free powder to cover up the medicated area and
reduce any shine.
• STEP 5: If the pimple is already coming to a head and it's too late to use the ice
treatment, use heat. Wash the area with soap and water. Apply a hot, damp
compress to the pimple for 60 seconds. This increases circulation and helps bring
the pimple to a head. Remove the compress and apply gentle pressure to drain the
pimple; do not squeeze. If the pimple does not drain, reapply heat and try again.
Do not force the pimple to drain. Wash the area with soap and water after pimple
drains.

Overall Things You'll Need

• Acne Medication
• Hot Compress
• Ice
• Soap
• Oil-free Powder

Overall Tips & Warnings

• If you wear makeup and facial moisturizers, choose products that are
noncomedogenic (won't cause pore buildup) and nonacnegenic (won't cause
acne). Remove all makeup nightly.