Pimple patches have come a long way, with today's spot-covering bandages featuring everything from lovable cartoon characters to holographic stars. But whether you have acne-prone skin or get the ...

“Pimple patches are small stickers that are made with a soothing gel called hydrocolloid,” says Dr. Bradley Glodny, a board-certified dermatologist and owner of Park Avenue Dermatology in New ...

These patches rely on a gel-forming material called hydrocolloid that’s been a staple for wound care dating back to the 1980s, says Dr. Danilo C. Del Campo, a dermatologist at the Chicago Skin ...

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Now, if I feel an angry zit developing, I pop on a pimple patch for a few hours and let it pull the nastiness out of my skin. In fact, on an average night you’ll find me in heatless curlers and ...

If you experience breakouts, struggle with skin picking, or are simply looking for new ways to treat and minimize normal spots, keep reading to learn more about how to use pimple patches—because ...