A member asked:

Is toothpaste bad to use on cystic acne?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Absolutely: There are ingredients in the toothpaste that can irritate your skin and make things worse. Please use products specifically designed for pimple use. There are hundreds of posts on this site alone asking for advice on chemical burns due to toothpaste. Heed the warning.

Dr Veres and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not recommended: Using any toothpaste on an inflamed pimple can cause more redness and irritation. Please, save the toothpaste for your teeth only, and save your skin.

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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A member asked:

Is toothpaste bad to use on cystic acne?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Veres and 4 doctors agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Nguyen and another doctor agreed

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