A DIY skin-care hack claims diaper rash cream can treat cystic acne but doctors say it's not the best option
Get the Full Storyvialik ShutterstockA Reddit user claimed that using diaper rash cream helps treat cystic acne.
In a post on the Skincare Addiction subreddit, the Reddit user wrote that a diaper rash cream containing zinc "made all of my horrendous cystic pimples come to a head."
INSIDER spoke with two dermatologists who said this type of cream might help, but won't be the most effective acne treatment.
Last week a Reddit user claimed diaper rash cream could help treat cystic acne. The post — first spotted by Allure — appeared in the Skincare Addiction subreddit on August 14.
In it, Redditor Infinitesimallyok wrote that a diaper rash cream with zinc helped their acne flares better than other remedies, including clay masks, tea tree oil, and over-the-counter spot treatments.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A dermatologist explains what causes acne and how you can prevent itSee Also:6 things that will help a sunburn feel better and 3 that can make it worseHere's how to tell if you have a normal amount of earwax or if there could be a problemLena Dunham posts nude selfie to honor the anniversary of her hysterectomy
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