It's Monday morning and you're getting ready for your Zoom meeting. Oh, no! A zit!<br />According to Allure, there are a number of ways to reduce the appearance of a pimple.<br />But rule number one is this: Don't pop it! That can lead to infection and scarring.<br />First, use an OTC hydrocortisone cream as a spot treatment. The more you pile on and the longer you let it sit, the more effective it'll be. 15 minutes is ideal.<br />Second, dab some Visine or other eyedrops designed to reduce eye redness. It'll tame the inflammation from the blemish.<br />And if hormones trigger breakouts, get a 2% salicylic acid face wash. Use it a week before you're 'scheduled' to break out, and that should help.