Question 1

does toothpaste help treat acne?

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No.: Not part of any standard therapy.

Question 2

can i use toothpaste for my acne?

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For your teeth: Use products specifically formulated for acne treatment... Toothpaste is not formulated to treat acne.

Question 3

why does toothpaste work for acne?

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TOOTH paste: There are so many posts on this site from people seeking advice after burning their skin using toothpaste for their blemishes. Use an acne product for your skin and toothpaste for your teeth. All the best...

Question 4

does toothpaste help clear up acne ?

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No: There are many preparations such as benzoyl peroxide that can be purchased at the drug store that help with acne. There are also prescription medications for acne. Toothpaste does not help.

Question 5

can toothpaste actually work on acne?

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Get a real Rx: This is the 21st century. If topical benzoyl peroxide 5% 2x/day hasn't cleared you in two weeks, get prescription-strength treatment from your physician. The medications for all but the most severe cases are inexpensive and safe.

Question 6

does toothpaste actually work to treat acne?

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Actually, no: Reports from other posters on this site complain of irritated skin and rashes. Use common sense and use products made to treat acne. Save the toothpaste for your teeth.

Question 7

can applying toothpaste make acne marks go away?

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Toothpaste for teeth: Leave toothpaste for your teeth.  There are many things your dermatologist can recommend for acne and pimples.

Question 8

is it really the case that toothpastes gets rid of acnes/pimples?

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Not recommended: I would not be surprised if it did, but i would not recommend it. If it works it is because it probably just dries out the area due to the ph of the flavoring agents and the Fluoride ion helps to kill bacteria. The potential for particles to clog your pores is too great. There are better treatments for acne that probably cost less than toothpaste.

Question 9

is it bad to leave toothpaste on your face for acne?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Toothpaste will not treat your acne.  It can make you face red and painful instead.  The chemicals in toothpaste are very irritating to skin.  Do or do this.  Stick to products made for acne.

Question 10

are there any types of toothpaste i can use to treat acne pimples?

Accepted Answer

Dont do it: I'm a dentist not a dermatologist.  There are so many products and medications out there why cross the line?  I'm sure most dermatologists have medications that treat acne.

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