How to Treat a Pimple With Puss
- 1). Wash your face using a gentle, antibacterial soap twice a day and after profuse sweating. Removing excess dirt and oil from your face allows the acne treatment reach your pimple.
- 2). Pat your face dry using a clean towel. Rubbing towels against your face aggravates skin. Avoid using towels stored on a towel rack in the bathroom. The moisture and heat of the bathroom makes absorbent materials, like towels, a breeding ground for bacteria.
- 3). Wait 15 minutes before applying the acne treatment. The waiting period lets your skin dry but not accumulate a layer of bacteria and oil.
- 4). Dab your acne medication directly onto the pimple using a cotton swab. Use a topical over-the-counter ointment that contains salicylic acid. Salicylic acid helps unclog pores by removing the dead skin cells causing your puss-filled pimple.
- 5). Repeat steps one through five for three to four weeks or until your pimple heals.
