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Toothpaste on cut (pimple) cause infection?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Pimple: Tooth paste is not a sterile compound. It is less sanitary each time you rub it along your tooth brush to apply paste. I am wondering why tooth paste was chosen to apply to a cut/pimple. Mouth wash, peroxide, triple ointment, etc. would be better choices.
Answered 6/10/2015
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Can cause rash/burn: Toothpaste is not formulated to be used outside of your mouth. Use a product designed for pimples. So many posts on this site asking for help after applying toothpaste on a pimple.
Answered 2/9/2015
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Not recommended: In some people the tooth paste may cause a burning sensation.
Answered 6/10/2015
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