You know that first tingling sensation that tells you that a pimple is brewing? Slap on a microdart acne patch, which is also good for smaller pimples, or even your monthly breakouts. “ [Microdart] pimple patches may be more effective when applied in the early stages of pimple formation,” says Dr. Nussbaum. Since you’re sending something like salicylic acid deep into the skin, this can keep a pimple from even rearing its head (if you catch it in time).