Some people like to put toothpaste on their pimples because they believe it helps to shrink their size. While some people think this practice is a quick fix for pimples, dermatologists may say ...

Some things, like bad poetry, are best left behind in seventh grade. Yet for some reason, lots of us (myself included) still swear by a dab of toothpaste as a pimple treatment. S Seun Adeyeye Follow ...

A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them? Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, ...

Chin acne got you down? Your tooth-brushing routine could be to blame. Toothpaste is an age-old hack to vanishing pimples fast, but breakouts around your mouth could be caused by brushing your teeth, ...

Nothing ruins your confidence quite like waking up to find a massive pimple has decided to set up camp right in the center of your face the night before an important event. It’s like your skin has a ...

ROSEMONT, Ill., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of people at some point in their lives. With people increasingly turning to social ...

Here at Cosmo we’re unfortunately all too familiar with breakouts. Whether its chronic clogged pores, stubborn whiteheads, full-on cystic breakouts, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, our editors ...

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