How can I treat blind pimples?

How can I treat blind pimples?

You can treat mild blind pimples at home. To relieve pain and inflammation under your skin, you should:

• Apply warm compresses: Place a warm, wet washcloth over the area and hold it there for about 10 minutes, several times a day. Make sure the washcloth isn’t too hot. The warmth encourages pus to dissolve or come to the surface.
• Place an acne sticker on the area: An acne sticker has medication (such as salicylic acid, which treats pimples). You place the small sticker on your skin, and it releases the medication over several hours. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid skin irritation.
• Try natural remedies: When you apply raw honey on your skin, it can reduce bacteria and swelling. Be sure to use raw honey in its natural, unprocessed form (instead of the honey you buy at the grocery store). You may also try applying a small amount of tea tree oil to the blind pimple twice a day. Tea tree oil reduces inflammation.
• Use topical creams and gels: Antibiotic creams, retinoids, salicylic acid and other lotions, cleansers and serums can reduce bacteria or dry out pimples. There are many types of topical acne creams, including benzoyl peroxide. Ask your healthcare provider which ones are right for you.

If you have more than one blind pimple, they keep coming back or they’re especially painful, see your healthcare provider for an evaluation and treatment. Multiple or recurring blind pimples may be a sign of a severe type of acne that requires treatment from a dermatologist. You may need oral medication (that you take by mouth) or other treatments, such as corticosteroid injections.