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I used toothpaste on my pimple and ended up with facial burn.it was borwn initially,scab fell off now a white center with browish periphery.help pls .

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Healing fine: It sounds like the skin is healing well but you need to give it time for the color to return to normal. Avoid using anything hash on your face to avoid instances like this.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Pimple Tx: You would not use stridex cleansing pads to clean your teeth, so it follows "tooth"paste is for teeth. Toothpaste may be less expensive than some facial blemish treatments, but each are specifically made for specific areas of your body. If it is just a pimple here and there you likely do not need a dermatologist, but OTC facial preparations are recommended.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Toothpaste: Toothpaste is not a treatment for Acne, it's for cleaning teeth. You may now have a scar. Please see a a Dermatologist for acne treatment and scar treatment.

Answered 8/19/2014

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Healing: As you found out, toothpaste should only be used on your teeth and gingiva (gums) and not on your face and skin. It sounds like the skin is healing and it might help if you put some face lotion on it to keep is moist. If you have further concerns, you should see a dermatologist.

Answered 9/14/2014

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Toothpaste: Toothpaste has chemicals that an every irritating to the skin, as you found out. This area will heal.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: Using toothpaste on an already inflamed pimple can cause more redness and irritation. ask your doctor for a better solution. Take care.

Answered 12/1/2014

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