This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
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