Pimple That Won't Heal. Apply benzoyl peroxide to infected pimple. Zits appear and disappear all the time but if a translucent pimple-like bump doesnt go away after a month or so its most likely not a pimple.

Pimples that wont go away on sun-exposed skin. How to Heal a Big Pimple That Wont Go Away Resist the Urge to Pop It. They may become inflamed and warm.
Wash your face regularly.
You must allow the popped pimple to heal. A pimple-like lump or small spot on gums that wont heal or wont go away. Basal or squamous cell skin cancer can look like a pimple that doesnt clear up or go away after a few weeks a sore that wont heal or a scab that keeps. Avoid popping picking at or touching your pimple.