All you need to know about pimple patches

Sushmita Panda Sep 19, 2023

Amid the endless quick fixes and treatments for acne, pimple patches or zit stickers have become very popular.

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According to experts, these pimple patches can help in soothing your skin.

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These patches can either only be made of Hydrocolloid or they might have medicated ingredients Salicylic Acid.

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These extremely popular pimple patches stuck onto pimples and dry them quickly.

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Experts often emphasise that before using these patches it is important to know the type of acne on which these patches can work.

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Hydrocolloid patches are meant to soak up liquid and dry the pimple out.

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Moreover, these patches also protect the pimples from external bacteria, sunlight and touching and making the healing process quicker.

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Pimple patches can cause skin irritation and you may see redness and dryness in the affected area.

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