“Is lemon juice good for pimples?”

There are no controlled studies analyzing lemon juice for acne.

Debra L. Bailey, MD, FAAD

Applying fresh lemon juice to an active acne pimple might help to dry up the individual lesion, but caution is recommended because some patients will find the lemon juice to be irritating to their skin and lead to aggravating the acne condition. It is always best to seek the advice of your dermatologist, as acne is the number one condition treated by dermatologists.