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A member asked:
I read if you put toothpaste on a pimple it will go away so i tried it on my cheek a little bit under my eye and it gave me a chemical burn ?
15 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
No: Toothpaste won't do anything.
Answered 1/2/2016
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Sorry that happened: Toothpaste is not effective for pimples and can cause irritation. It should heal quickly. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
Answered 11/18/2014
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That is correct: What you read was incorrect.. toothpaste is for teeth, not for the skin. So many people post similar stories on this forum. In the future, use products made specifically for pimples on the skin, and see your physician if you have chemical burns.
Answered 11/19/2014
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Toothpaste: I don't know where this toothpaste on zit thing came from but this is a bad idea. As you found out it can hurt your skin. Toothpaste has many chemicals that are irritating to,skin. The area will heal in a couple of days. From now on keep the toothpaste for your teeth.
Answered 11/20/2014
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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 9/29/2016
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Toothpaste: is for cleaning teeth and not for applying to skin lesions> it can cause a chemical irritation. See your doctor to get it examined and treated.
Answered 11/21/2014
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