answer:As a general acne treatment, no. As an “I have a special event tomorrow and cannot possibly attend with this goiter sized zit on my face”??? Yes. To use it, you need plain old white toothpaste. Put a small dab on the zit, and let it sit overnight. Yes, it is drying…but that’s the point. It will make your skin flake in that area (usually you’ll notice the flaking a day or two later ). I did this in my youth, especially when PMSing. Personally, I find salicylic acid to work better at keeping pimples at bay. However, I don’t have acne. To really treat acne, you should seek treatment through a dermatologist to see what would be the best option for you.