Can toothpaste treat acne?

Acne is a problem that bothers many people. Most adolescents will get acne all over their faces, which affects their appearance and has an impact on their life and work. It not only affects their daily mood, but also causes them to lose self-confidence and become depressed and inferior. However, there are so many acne-removing products out there that it can be difficult to choose. There are many folk remedies for treating acne. Recently, it is said that toothpaste can remove acne. So can toothpaste really remove acne?

Toothpaste to treat acne

There are three main types of acne:

One is the disorder of hormone secretion in the body, which stimulates the proliferation of sebaceous glands and leads to excessive oil secretion. Especially for adolescents, it is more likely to cause acne on the skin due to excessive secretion of male hormones.

Second, abnormal keratinization of hair follicles causes the opening of hair follicles to be blocked, and oil cannot be discharged;

The third is caused by bacterial infection. When the opening of the hair follicles is blocked, providing an anaerobic environment and nutrient oil for the bacteria, the bacteria will multiply in large numbers, causing skin inflammation, redness, swelling, heat and pain, etc.

Dermatologist introduction:

1. From a medical perspective, toothpaste should not be abused for various skin problems such as spots and acne.

2. Although toothpaste contains ingredients that can produce "hydrogen peroxide", which can remove anaerobic bacteria in the mouth, this does not mean that toothpaste can remove acne and spots.

3. Because the "hydrogen peroxide" produced by toothpaste has a certain burning and irritating effect on the skin, the degree of which cannot be controlled artificially. Excessive use will lead to damage to the skin's stratum corneum, that is, damage to the skin's barrier function, making the skin sensitive and less able to resist external stimuli. Various added ingredients such as flavors in toothpaste may not only cause acne to grow more, but also damage the facial skin.

4. If you love beauty and find that you have annoying pimples on your face, don’t rush to apply toothpaste on your face. Find out the cause of the pimples as soon as possible.

The above article introduces the uses of toothpaste. However, there is no basis for the claim that toothpaste can remove acne. Although acne on your face can affect your mood and make you irritable, you should remember not to rush into seeking medical treatment. If you treat acne based on some advice without identifying it clearly, it may cause infection and aggravation of the acne, leaving permanent scars.