Today, I woke up to find that not only did the toothpaste I put on my pimple make it more noticable, but it made it worse. FML
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Today, I had a large pimple on my temple. I decided to try the whole "put toothpaste on the zit to make it dry up" technique that all the magazines say to do. Not only is my pimple still there, but the toothpaste irritated my skin and my already large pimple now appears three times bigger. FML
Today, I was trying to apply some toothpaste on my pimple to help dry it out. My mum came from behind and hugged me, making me accidentally apply minty toothpaste into my right eye instead. FML
Today, while brushing my teeth half asleep, I stabbed myself in the eye with my toothbrush, toothpaste included. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in my bathroom. As I looked in the mirror, I spotted a zit on my forehead. Keeping my toothbrush in my mouth, I quickly leaned in towards the mirror to pop the pimple, meanwhile lodging my toothbrush down my throat. I temporarily can't talk. FML
Today, whilst brushing my teeth, I fell asleep, poking myself in the eye with my toothbrush. FML
Today, while brushing my teeth, I applied the toothpaste to my toothbrush when a few bristles got caught on the lip of the tube and flung a glob of toothpaste into my eye. My eye is now bloodshot, but at least it's minty fresh. FML
Today, I found out that the acne under my arms was worse then the severe acne on my face. FML
Today, I popped a zit that had formed around an ingrown hair "down there". It popped with so much force, the pus hit me in the forehead. Still can't get the hair out. FML
Today, I discovered the effect the cream has that my mom gave me. It was for my acne and it worked, in a way. Instead of having a lot of little pimples, I now just have a few gigantic ones. FML
Today, I was brushing my teeth in a rush before work. I squeezed the toothpaste tube too hard, and some of it it shot directly into my eye. I spent the next ten minutes half-blind, crying peppermint tears, and still somehow managed to be late. FML
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KatrinaKitten 16
Supposedly toothpaste dries it up, but it contains some chemicals that can irritate your skin.
myleshoops 0
Worse=more noticeable, am I right?
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Comments (231)
gr3ymask 0
why would you put toothpaste on a pimple?
james_aka_frosty 3
precisely what I was thinking
Beck2209 0
It works, but it depends on which toothpaste one uses.
pansewawesnap 0
Because it is supposed to help
gamegeek42 6
people say if you pit toothpaste on a pimple that it makes it go away faster and less noticeable.
ilovemusic7 0
it's supposed to help but that's still gross.
Imrussian24 2
it decreases inflammation and dries it out. but it only works if u use paste instead of gel, and a certain kind of paste too. I like to use the stuff with baking soda in it.
uhs2015 0
It does work but you should only leave it on for about 15 minutes and at night so if it's red you could put concealer on.
The_Weirdo 10
This reminds me of the FML where the OP was a dude's girlfriend, and was making out with him and accidentally poped a pimple on the inside of his mouth. Hey OP, you got a girlfriend?
hook_em 0
the pimple had stinky breath and she was trying to tell it to brush it's teeth come on people catch up with us here
iluvhobos 5
Are you the same person chosen to be only the 'before' model for Proactiv, OP?
Bekll 31
#74, I think that FML was deleted, right?
herrobear 0
Why does he deserve it? lol. I don't understand, it's a very common thing some people do, it drys out the area ad kills bacteria, just like any acne medication which utilizes salytic acid.
FarSide 23
Don't be so hard on yourself OP. Nobody expects a New Jersey girl to be attractive.
BigHoshJosh 0
man, you learn something knew everyday!
BigHoshJosh 0
da ****?!? I had a brain fart guys my bad. thumb me down if you want. I meant to say new
adropofpeace 8
Not toothpaste, windex!
birdfreak 24
I like to use zit cream. =D
DriizztD 0
windex.... havnt you all heard?? WD40. works everytime.
bassfisherman97 0
putting toothpaste on your pimples?
aardvarkish 17
138, Nice Greek Wedding allusion...
yummycupkake 0
109, I'm from new jersey and I don't tan, I'm not an orange oompaloompa, I don't have an accent or a "Jersey Accent" and I dont GTL(: dont believe all the stereotypes you hear about us ;)
xleanne_aLly 23
what kind of toothpaste do you use?
BaconDave 12
Colgate
theaws0m3guy 4
Everytime I read Hookem's comments, I have to put it in that gay voice of the dude in his profile picture from Family Guy.
v1kt4r 13
for some reason i kept reading pimple as nipple, i was so confused... in more ways than one
docscientist 10
I read everything you said in a Jersey accent.
DriizztD 0
More just an Aussie thing.
tatababe 1
yeah it gave me a red patch on my face
BoarderDancer 4
Because the alcohol in it helps dry them out. :)
brookejay_ 4
Why cant you people just use face wash? Seeing as it was specifically made for pimples.
ohjessica 11
So many people have been telling me to try this, I'm glad I read this post.
ienjoithinqs 0
it's not every toothpaste it depends which one you use. just look up which toothpaste actually works. its not like every toothpaste dies the same exact same thing -_--
uhs2015 0
And on how long you leave it on.
ienjoithinqs 0
idk search it up. it's probably depends on what kind of toothpaste you use
miamiheatfan56 0
your only suppose to leave it on for 10-15 mins. Leaving it on all night, like op, makes it go the zit or whatever reduce, but then it leaves a huge dark spot where the toothpaste was.
Slim2306 10
good to know! I never knew you could use toothpaste on pimples... thought it was only good for minor burns... oh an teeth cleaning obviously haha. might try it for this weekends party. I love summer :). unlucky OP. always do your research!
miamiheatfan56 0
I just noticed how poorly worded that was. I meant to say, makes the zit or "whatever" reduce.
laxgirl313 0
uhm 114 it actually doesn't leave a huge dark spot... I've left it on all night and so have my friends and we have all seen good results. and none of us have the sane skin type.
iilopez 0
for minor burns put mustard on it trust me it works I should have the biggest scar of my life on my forearm thanks to mustard there is no scar
miamiheatfan56 0
My friends left it on all night (spent the night), and they all had dark spots. I guess you can only leave it on all night with certain toothpastes. I leave mine on for 15 mins and it turns out fine.
CantusVulpis 12
It really depends on how sensitive your skin is.
JustinThunder 8
That sounds very stupid. Why would you ever do that?
Klums02 0
Wouldn't more noticeable and worse kinda be the same thing with a pimple?
angeljewlz 7
9 is right, I've heard it's supposed to absorb the oil and that helps dry it out.
St3WI3 0
ok I'm just wondering why is everyone getting upset at the people who say "why did you do that", when obviously he or she should have asked a doctor to see if that works, and if he or she did, then I stand corrected
0opsie 6
#59 - That's what I was thinking. It's such a weird way to word it. Like this: So not only was the toothpaste treatment ineffective, but it also didn't work?
frozenshake 5
yup, it is idiotically worded -____- and the toothpaste method does work you leave it on overnight and your pimple shall shrink :D but if you do it during the day, if you don't keep it on long enough, it can look worse. and you have to use the right toothpaste -.- or try an aspirin mask with honey-- once a month only though :3 k, I'm done
MrsDruidess 23
you have to use the right kind to dry it out but you also run the risk of it staining the pimple from it absorbing the toothpaste. So while simple cheap white toothpaste is vest, it can also leave a false white head.
KatrinaKitten 16
Supposedly toothpaste dries it up, but it contains some chemicals that can irritate your skin.
tencentsakiss 19
That's true. I used to break out a lot around my mouth, and my dermatologist told me that I should always use face wash after brushing my teeth, because toothpaste actually causes most people to break out.
zojieeu 6
why not just use some pimple cream instead :)
techweed 12
Why the f*ck would you put toothpaste on a pimple???
quinnjamin10 2
No, you're completly wrong. I hope you were as sarcastic as I was...
quinnjamin10 2
not sure how this happened... this was supposed to go under #8...
iEatGuppies 0
it's told to get rid of zits but it's a bunch of bull. it doesn't really work all the time.
techweed 12
22, You're right, it doesn't work that's why I posted my comment
techweed 12
It was a sarcastic/rhetorical question (Just in case all of you didn't get it)
iEatGuppies 0
no need to be an asshole. calm your ****.
hazardoussmiles9 22
It works with me, but I guess not everyone has the type of skin for it. You should stick to products that work for you.
MrSassypants 34
Or probably the different brands of toothpaste. Some brands are mintier than others and that may have an effect on it or something.
cisnecreciendo 0
hahahahahhaha thats hilarious! lol
myleshoops 0
Worse=more noticeable, am I right?
hollylollyxoxo 0
no
HU4L188 0
yeah, so there was no point in saying both in the fml
FMLkaiiden 8
Thank u for pointing that out lmao.
NomOnShroomz 14
Oh my god, are you going to survive??
kduubb 7
yea.. toothpaste not the best thing
lindon555 0
YDI just get some abreva shut or something, don't do dat ghetto shit
KatrinaKitten 16
Ha, you're calling the OP ghetto when you fail to spell shit or that correctly!?
Lexiloulynn 2
Abreva is for cold sores, not zits/pimples. Think before you post!
bjulie1998 5
You call OP ghetto and you spell that "dat"? Really?
jazzyjada10 6
Hhaahhaha :D
MissAimeeAngel 15
Lmao!!
d0wuRKs0n 0
abreva is for cold sores tard.