Treat acne with toothpaste - does it work?

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Video content is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

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There are many people who talk about how to treat acne with toothpaste, but they still have doubts about this and do not know what an effective acne treatment is.
According to Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital, toothpaste works to remove plaque on teeth and strong teeth. than. Toothpaste contains foaming and antibacterial agents to help clean teeth. With the above ingredients, choosing a way to treat adult acne with toothpaste will not be effective.
On the other hand, when using toothpaste to treat acne, it will cause some side effects such as: Redness of the skin, increased blockage of hair follicles, causing acne to grow more. Instead of treating acne with toothpaste, you can: Clean your skin daily to not clog hair follicles; Exfoliate 1-2 times a week; Apply the mask after exfoliating the skin. In addition, you can also choose a number of topical acne creams as directed by your doctor to help bring the most effective.

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