Pimple Patches are multitalented

While they are known and loved for easy overnight pimple relief, pimple patches can be used for much more than just acne.

Hydrocolloid acne patches are multitalented kings. Here’s a few ways you can use them for skin lesions other than pimples.

1. Small cuts (paper cuts, etc.)

Unless you’re a mom of small children, you probably don’t have bandaids of multiple sizes available to you at all times. So let’s say you get a paper cut (ouch!) or other small cut and don’t want to use an eyesore of a bandage, you can just slap on a pimple patch and let the healing begin. It absorbs the pus and fluids, while also helping to reduce redness and swelling.

2. Shaving nicks and cuts

This one’s for the guys. While your grandpa likely had a styptic pencil in his shaving kit, we know you probably don’t. And accidentally leaving the house with a bloody square of toilet paper stuck to your face is a good look for no one. After the bleeding has slowed down, you can use a pimple patch to cover it up and absorb the remaining blood and other fluid. And since many patches are basically invisible, you can avoid getting the “this loser’s got TP stuck to his face” look from strangers on the street.

3. Bug bites

Ah summertime…barefoot picnics in the park, long days at the beach, warm nights at the local beer garden...and unfortunately, itchy bug bites galore. Since bugs thrive in warm weather, you may get a chance to try this pimple patch hack right away. While most bug bites heal easily on their own, using a pimple patch can help you stop itching (which we all know is easier said than done) and suck out the gunk (pus, blood and more) for quicker healing. This works especially well on mosquito bites.