Many people are asking this question. It is a good question, since everyone wants to know when a pimple will pop up, but how do you know. Let’s have a look and see if we can figure out the answer to that question. 
First of all, let’s consider what a pimple is. Pimples are the result of an overactive oil gland, usually in the skin’s outer layers, which becomes clogged with dead skin cells. As it happens, oil can lubricate the skin and make it feel better, so there is always the risk that the oil can actually get trapped under the skin and cause a pimple.
The way in which most pimples form is quite different from how others do. Some pimples occur naturally, while others appear on a person who isn’t careful. For example, when you break out with acne in adolescence you probably don’t have any warning symptoms at all, and you’ll probably only experience one or two pimples during the course of your lifetime. A person who has had severe acne and scarring his whole life has the opportunity to deal with many more pimples, depending on how severe their acne is, the age of the person, and the type of skin he has.
There are two different ways of answering the question “how long do pimples last?” One method is by looking at how long acne typically lasts before it flares up, and the other method is by looking at how long it takes for scars to be noticeable. If we’re going to compare, say, how long pimples last versus how long scars last, then we need to know about how long pimples generally last in the first place. And this information can be found in both a doctor’s office and in the office of a dermatologist.
There are different methods used to determine how long acne lasts. The doctor’s office will typically take some sort of skin sample from the patient and run some tests, such as a culture test or a reaction test. They may also take a sample and have the patient return for testing again. These tests are used to look at a patient’s levels of sebum, the skin’s natural moisturizing oil.
Another method that can be used to determine how long a pimple will last is through the use of a blemish-free facial wash that the patient cleanses himself or herself. After the blemish-free wash, the patient is given a topical treatment that is supposed to have the same effect as an acne treatment that a dermatologist would give, but that doesn’t cost as much.
Another method is through the use of a patient’s self-purchased blemish free product, such as the Clearasil. This product is supposed to have the same effect as an acne medication, except that it costs less money and does not have side effects. If you think that this method is the best method, then we would definitely recommend using this method.
We’ve mentioned how long a pimple usually lasts, but do you think that it is a good idea to get a treatment that will last longer than six months? Although a lot of acne treatments do last longer than six months, and are recommended to be used for more than six months, it may not be worth it, depending on how often you get pimples. For example, if your pimple does pop up regularly, then you probably should go to your dermatologist for a treatment at least once a month, but you may not need a treatment that often if your pimples clear up with time.