How Can I Treat Sudden Pimples or Breakouts? Doctor Answers, Tips
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How Can I Treat Sudden Pimples or Breakouts?

Pimple breakouts happen like clockwork now that I'm using lots of face makeup (doing stage acting). What's best way to get rid of acne breakouts?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
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How to Treat Sudden Pimples

When wearing stage makeup regularly, it is important to use a cleanser with salicylic acid to clean out the pores daily. Regular use of a cleansing brush can also help to keep your pores clean. If acne breakouts still pop up, there are a few great treatments to consider. The most effective treatment is to visit your dermatologist for a tiny injection of an anti-inflammatory medication; this medication (a dilute corticosteroid) can flatten your sudden pimple within 24-48... more
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How to treat acne breakouts

Dear patient, Your acne needs to be under control and then maintained. Depending on the severity of your acne, one option would be chemical peels with glycolic and salicylic acid for mild to moderate acne. For more severe acne, I would suggest photodynamic therapy with levulan. For more information I would highly recommend you consult with your physician.
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Acne breakouts - treatment

There are multiple ways to treat breakouts. If you have breakouts all the time, the treatment has to involve a retinoid (to help prevent this). Oral antibiotics or acutane may be needed. If you breakout with a couple pimples per month, using a benzoyl peroxide can help.

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Treating a sudden acne pimple

I recommend you wash your face thoroughly after your stage performance. Choices of cleansers are Purpose by J&J and neutrogena foaming wash. Also, to keep your skin looking smooth, but to prevent acne flares, you may apply nightly a thin layer of a retinoid cream (differin, retin A, Tazorac). If a pimple does happen, the best treatment for a quick resolution is to have a very low dose of cortisone injected into it conservatively by a dermatologist. However, successful treatment at home... more
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Prevention is Best Treatment

I am sure you you have heard this before, but prevention is the best medicine.  There are many over the counter products which could help with this.  You will likely want to use some products, perhaps cleansers, toners or lotions, that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide and even sulfer (providing you are not allergic).  You can spot treat with any of these as well.  There is not one best treatment for pimples, once you have them.  If you... more
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Acne treatment for sudden pimples

Acne treatment takes into consideration many variables: type of skin (oily vs dry), number of acne lesions, type of acne lesions (ie pustules, blackheads, whiteheads, nodules, cysts), age, sex (female has different issues vs. male)- so in short there is not a canned response. However, there are many great treatments now available by prescription that were not available even 2 years ago. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist and getting a prescription that you can use daily to minimize... more
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