Pimple patches aren’t a cure-all for acne, but for certain kinds of pimples, these small but mighty patches can be very effective at curbing inflammation and speeding up the healing process.

How do pimple patches work? It all comes down to one key ingredient: hydrocolloid. “They work by absorbing fluid from the pimple, which helps the skin heal faster,” Dr. Amin explained.

Pimple patches should not be used on sunburned skin. Using a pimple patch on sunburned skin can cause pain or bleeding. Similarly, don't use a patch on an area that already has a rash.

Researchers compared hydrocolloid pimple patches with surgical tape on the skin of people with mild to moderate acne. They changed their patch or tape every 2 days for 1 week. Both groups had less ...

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The pimple patch becomes a breakout fashion statement. No longer just a skin-care tool, the patches have become chic accessories — and a form of currency in lunchrooms and locker bays.

“Pimple patches treat individual acne blemishes. They are a great option for targeted treatment,” Dr. Brendan Camp, a double-board certified dermatologist in New York and New Jersey, told The Post ...

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