Gen-Z loves pimple patches — are they worth a try? Dermatologists weigh in

Gen-Z loves pimple patches — are they worth a try? Dermatologists weigh in

Do pimple patches really work? Dermatologists peeled back the curtain on the Gen-Z-favoried TikTok trend and shared the truth. The post Gen-Z loves pimple patches — are they worth a try? Dermatologists weigh in appeared first on The Manual.

How Do Pimple Patches Work?

Pimple patches are more than trendy stickers. Here's how hydrocolloid patches work, their benefits, and tips for choosing the best treatment for your skin.

How to ‘pop’ a pimple properly

Pimples don’t just strike teens. These tender annoyances can show up at any age. So, you’ve got an uninvited friend to deal with. First, is it a pimple beneath the skin, or a pimple with a head? The type of pimple changes treatment options. An increasingly inflamed pimple without a head can’t be popped, and digging will cause further inflammation. But there are steps to help it heal sooner rather than later. For pimples with a white head, the ap…