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I HAVE RED, INFLAMED PIMPLES THAT HURT. HOW DO I GET RID OF THEM?
It sounds like you have cystic acne, which occurs when bacteria grows in plugged pores, making them inflamed and infected. Apply a cream with benzoyl peroxide to the pimples once a day (try Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10, $5, at drugstores); the benzoyl peroxide helps kill the bad bacteria. If you don't see any improvement after two weeks, visit a dermatologist who can help treat your acne with stronger products.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THE DARK SPOTS LEFT BEHIND AFTER MY PIMPLES GO AWAY?
If the spots are brown, they're probably postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. You can treat them by applying a cream with 2 percent hydroquinone before you go to bed (try DDF Fade Cream 15, $40, ddf.com). If the spots are red, fading creams won't work. It may take up to six months, but don't worry — the spots will fade. Just wear a moisturizer with SPF every day, as sun exposure can slow the healing.
HOW DO I GET RID OF UNDEREYE CIRCLES?
If you get enough sleep (at least eight hours) and you still have dark shadows, there's not much to do. Undereye circles are genetic; you may have thin skin that lets your blood vessels show through, or the shape of your eyes can create shadows. Either way, the fix is concealer: Get a cream formula (it comes in a pot) in the same shade as your skin, and use your middle finger to dab — not wipe — it over the dark areas.
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