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Q: What can I do when I have one of those feel-it-starting zits? Is there any way to prevent it from turning into a huge pimple?
A: That bothersome bump is a blockage of bacteria and oil trapped beneath the top layers of skin that has yet to form a pimple.
To battle a blemish-to-be, wash with a cleanser that contains glycolic acid or salicylic acid, which will slough off the top skin cells and clear out the dirt and oil underneath, says Doris J. Day, M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center.
We like Avon Clearskin Medicated Gel Wash, $5.29. Follow up with a toner to get rid of excess grime, then apply a spot treatment containing salicylic acid twice a day. We like Neutrogena Clear Pore Treatment, $5.99.
Use a moisturizer containing salicylic acid to further fight acne while hydrating the skin. Try Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer, $13.99. You can also add a twice-daily application of 1 percent OTC cortisone cream to your routine to reduce inflammation.
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A: That bothersome bump is a blockage of bacteria and oil trapped beneath the top layers of skin that has yet to form a pimple.
To battle a blemish-to-be, wash with a cleanser that contains glycolic acid or salicylic acid, which will slough off the top skin cells and clear out the dirt and oil underneath, says Doris J. Day, M.D., clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University Medical Center.
We like Avon Clearskin Medicated Gel Wash, $5.29. Follow up with a toner to get rid of excess grime, then apply a spot treatment containing salicylic acid twice a day. We like Neutrogena Clear Pore Treatment, $5.99.
Use a moisturizer containing salicylic acid to further fight acne while hydrating the skin. Try Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer, $13.99. You can also add a twice-daily application of 1 percent OTC cortisone cream to your routine to reduce inflammation.
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