THE CONVERSATION: Do pimple patches actually work? Here’s what the science says
By Lisa ByromSouth Africa
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Pimple patches may improve a spot overnight, yet irritation risks and weak evidence suggest they’re likely not a substitute for acne treatment.
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- Length
- 22 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 6, 2026
- Byline
- Lisa Byrom
- Source
- Daily Maverick