I’ve heard that toothpaste can help get rid of pimples, but I’m not sure if it’s true. Is this just an old wives’ tale?
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Toothpaste can sometimes help dry out a pimple due to its ingredients like baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and alcohol, but it can also cause skin irritation and make the pimple worse.
It’s best to use acne-specific treatments for pimples rather than relying on toothpaste.