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[dalesgirl]

Has anyone else ever used Neosporin on a zit. I have been doing that lately and it really helps speed up the healing process. Just wanted to share.
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[adamm53]

Neosporin is really good just, just be careful. It may clog pores. So put to start out only put a dot onto the one pimple. Do not rub it all over you face. Also to test, rub it on one spot of ur face everyday for a while and if a pimple comes up then u know not to use it everywhere.

[Pika]

discovered months ago.. nice though trying to take the credit

[adamm53]

don't be mean

[freckles11375]

I use Neosporin to "pre-cysts" and it really helps. It also helps on my cysts if they are less than 5mm in diameter.

I've been using a cream by CVS that says Triple Antibiotic first aid pain relief ointment on this really big pimple I have on my nose. My pimple seems to be getting better but whenever I put it on it, it starts to ooze puss again. And it's really soft and tender. Should I keep applying the neosporin? Sometimes I put a bandaid on top of it when I go to sleep and it absorbs some of the puss but I'm worried it won't heal.

[Wally]

I use Neosporin when I have to pop a spot (and I try really hard not to because it can scar) because it will help it heal faster.

[behindyoureyes]

I was recently in a car accident where the air bag took a huge hit at my chin, and I had to wear a bandage over it for a week keeping it moist with Neosporin, and when I took it off - my chin felt ridiculously good lol it felt so f**king smooth, wow. I really have no clue how it works on acne, haven't tried it yet, but as far as facial therapy for comfort goes - DAMN. Good feeling. Never has any portion of my face felt so <i>soothed</i>.

[freckles11375]

I use Neosporin when I have to pop a spot (and I try really hard not to because it can scar) because it will help it heal faster.

yea, when i used it on my popped pimple, it made it feel really soft and smooth.

[ecsrun2]

Neosporin is also great at clogging pores. A zit can take 1-2 weeks to form. You won't notice it right away, but that same spot in a few weeks may break out again.


If you want to fade a scar or blemish, use either an alpha hydroxy lotion, or a retin-a based cream/gel.

[agentcooper]

you should really use an antibiotic gel or cream that's aimed for acne. you can get it prescribed to you by a doctor. neosporin is extremely over used in the u.s....

by the way, pika, what a stupid thing to say! you didn't "discover" using neosporin for your acne, people have been using it for acne since it came out....

[seanbertiger]

you should really use an antibiotic gel or cream that's aimed for acne.  you can get it prescribed to you by a doctor.  neosporin is extremely over used in the u.s....

by the way, pika, what a stupid thing to say!  you didn't "discover" using neosporin for your acne, people have been using it for acne since it came out....

actually i was the one who brought this idea to this message board. I posted about this a long time ago

[agentcooper]

but seriously....people have been using neosporin on their acne forever...no matter who brought it to the board.