Not an MD - not medical advice.

According to dermatologist Dr. Audrey Kunin in an article for MedicineNet.com, pimples can be resolved with toothpaste. It depends on what type of toothpaste you use - not any will do - make sure you use the type suggested. Dr. Kunin describes how and why it works below.

"It is drying and basically works like a clay mask," Kunin says. "It dehydrates the pimple and absorbs the oil," she says. Toothpaste works best on a pimple that has come to a head - like a whitehead, Kunin adds. "But be careful not to use a whitening toothpaste because they tend to have high levels of hydrogen peroxide that may irritate or burn the skin," she says. "If you are going to try it, use a white paste -- not a gel -- and skip this remedy if you have sensitive skin because it will be too irritating."

Pretty cool huh? I might just have to try this someday!
Source(s):
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52086


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