A DIY skin-care hack claims diaper rash cream can treat cystic acne but doctors say it's not the best option

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A 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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