An infected pimple may be larger than a regular pimple because of swelling. It can also be warm and sore to the touch. There may also be more redness when a pimple becomes infected. An infected pimple is also going to be more painful and inflamed.
How do you treat an infected pimple?
Treatment
- A warm compress. Gently apply a warm compress to the infected pimple twice a day. ...
- Apply benzoyl peroxide. This is an over-the-counter (OTC) cream that kills bacteria. ...
- Keep the area clean. Avoid touching the pimple, and clean it regularly to stop the infection from spreading and creating more infected pimples.
Is a pimple an infection?
A pimple (also called whiteheads, blackheads, zits, and acne) is a small, localized infection, usually in a single oil gland in the skin.
