Overview

A fast acne cure is all most people want when it comes to getting rid of those pesky pimples once and for all. Sadly, an overnight cure just doesn't exist. But you can get rid of your acne very quickly, and all it involves is taking a little bit better care of your skin and the willingness to seek professional help when your best efforts don't seem to be working.

Step 1

Wash with a mild face cleanser to remove oil, dirt, dead skin cells and makeup. Your goal is simply to remove impurities but not strip your skin of its natural hydrating oils. Wash your face in the morning and the evening.

Step 2

Use an over-the-counter acne treatment to zap those zits. Benzoyl peroxide is the best ingredient for drying up pimples and killing acne bacteria. Dab on individual pimples to concentrate the treatment.

Step 3

Seek help from your dermatologist. If your at-home efforts don't work after six weeks, you might need a stronger treatment. Prescription medications such as oral contraceptives, antibiotics or even Accutane can completely eliminate your acne. As with any drug, these prescriptions carry side effects, so discuss them with your doctor before starting a new treatment plan.

Step 4

Talk to your doctor about injections. Request that your dermatologist inject large cysts or nodules with corticosteroids to encourage healing from the inside out. For very large lesions, this is sometimes the only way to penetrate them to start the healing process.