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kddani 08-19-2002 09:23 PM

help! quick fix for zits
 
Okay, not the most fun subject.

In general I have great skin, however the past few weeks i've gotten a few more zits than usual, well i usually get none. I know it's from a combo of stress, very hot weather and no air conditioning, and the fact that I use a phone all day.

I have law school orientation starting Thursday, as well as a big Alumnae Association meeting tomorrow (it's a new AA and i'm the President!). Anybody have some quick fixes to help them go away/ mask them? I'm trying all I can but it's not helping.

Thanks in advance! Your advice on migraines was excellent, so i'm hoping for more wonderful advice from my GCers!

sororitygirl2 08-19-2002 10:07 PM

Clean and Clear makes this great, great blemish control gel... it is clear (get it? clean and "clear") and has a purple lid, but I can't remember the name...

Also, if you buy some witch hazel at the grocery or health foods store, it is a natural astringent.

And, if all else fails, or if you are don't have time or money to go buy something... try toothpaste!

RxyChrldr 08-19-2002 10:27 PM

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Originally posted by sororitygirl2
Clean and Clear makes this great, great blemish control gel... it is clear (get it? clean and "clear") and has a purple lid, but I can't remember the name...

That would be Clean&Clear Invisible Blemish Treatment. It actually wouldn't be my recommendation if you're looking for something that will zap it the quickest, because it only contains 2% Salicylic Acid whereas a stronger product will dry the problem blemish up a lot quicker! (I'm a wannabe dermatologist, can you tell yet? :) ) My advice would be to go for something with Benzoyl Peroxide rather than Salicylic Acid, such as Clean&Clear Persa-Gel 10. The "10" means it contains 10% Benzoyl Peroxide (the strongest over-the-counter I believe). This is a great product for what you're looking for..just dab it on the problem area and hopefully you'll be "clean and clear" in no time! :) If not, try icing the blemish(es) before your event to reduce the swelling, and then proceed with a thin layer of full-coverage concealer applied with a brush in outward strokes until blended. Just my $.02, hope it all helps!

sororitygirl2 08-19-2002 10:47 PM

Whoa... rxychrldr!!! You are pretty hardcore on your derma-knowledge!!! I'm impressed... the only problem I see with the stronger stuff is it sometimes makes my skin dry and flaky... yuck!!! A zit + flakiness = double gross...

greeklawgirl 08-19-2002 11:13 PM

If you really want to get rid of a pimple fast, go to your dermatologist and ask for a cortisone injection. They will reduce the swelling and the redness in a matter of hours.

KappaKittyCat 08-19-2002 11:17 PM

Cortisone injections for a zit? I think that's a little rash. (Buh-dum, ching!)

But really now, it's just a few zits. Wash your face, don't touch your face, ice them to bring down the swelling.

And then get on with life. We all get zits.

aggieAXO 08-19-2002 11:48 PM

Steroids definitely work for me. Usually within 12 hrs the redness is almost gone and by 24 hrs the pimple is usually gone.

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Originally posted by greeklawgirl
If you really want to get rid of a pimple fast, go to your dermatologist and ask for a cortisone injection. They will reduce the swelling and the redness in a matter of hours.

Dionysus 08-20-2002 12:15 AM

Use toothpaste. The ingredients dry out the oil.

Fewdfreak 08-20-2002 01:02 AM

Yeah, Dionysus is right, toothpaste works wonders! I usually use it once a week to wash my face with, and then wash it off with my regular products.

L.

Hootie 08-20-2002 03:25 AM

Toothpaste is the shiznit! However if you have very sensative skin, like myself, only dab a slight bit on and work in. don't glob it on or else it'll redden your skin.

Hope that helps!

Hootie

purpleturtle 08-20-2002 03:38 AM

Crush up an aspirin and add a little water to make a paste. Aspirin contain salylic acid, and this is the easiest way to get a concentrated dose. But toothpaste is awesome.

Sidenote: if you crush up an aspirin and add it to your shampoo once a week, it will also get rid of buildup and make it shiny!

bubblevicious 08-20-2002 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by aggieAXO
Steroids definitely work for me. Usually within 12 hrs the redness is almost gone and by 24 hrs the pimple is usually gone.



Quote:

Originally posted by greeklawgirl
If you really want to get rid of a pimple fast, go to your dermatologist and ask for a cortisone injection. They will reduce the swelling and the redness in a matter of hours.

yeah, pimples? bad news: u might even want to consider plastic surgery to get rid of those bad boys.....

hehe, I'm just playin. u girls r funny as hell crackin my shit up. :cool:

GreekLetterGirl 08-20-2002 06:27 PM

i have done the asprin trick and it works wonders.... i put the asprin paste on before bed and leave it on ....

another thing i do it hydrogen perioxide and rubbing alcohol.. yes it is strong but it drys out the " problem area" quickly... use the HP 1st and put it on a cotton ball, leave on skn for 1-3 minutes than use the RA for 30 sec-1 min after DO NOT TOUCH do before bed

hope it helps...

AOIIBrandi 08-20-2002 07:41 PM

Clinique makes an Emergency Mask that really does the trick for me. It came in one of their samples and I fell in love :D

bubblevicious 08-21-2002 11:26 AM

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Originally posted by GreekLetterGirl
i have done the asprin trick and it works wonders.... i put the asprin paste on before bed and leave it on ....

another thing i do it hydrogen perioxide and rubbing alcohol.. yes it is strong but it drys out the " problem area" quickly... use the HP 1st and put it on a cotton ball, leave on skn for 1-3 minutes than use the RA for 30 sec-1 min after DO NOT TOUCH do before bed

hope it helps...

Hey this one time I had the MOTHER of a zit and did that whole HP/Alch number as an act of desperation... IT worked!! and hell yeah it stings!:eek:


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