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I tried using colgate on my pimple and it left me with a burn. the area is all dried up. what should i do?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Leave it alone: Let it heal. Leave it alone. And, never do something like this again. Colgate is for brushing teeth, not for pimples or skin troubles.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Wash off toothpaste: and leave it alone. Do not use products for purposes for which they are not intended. Toothpaste is for teeth.
Answered 5/30/2015
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