Does toothpaste or banana get rid of spots?

Does toothpaste or banana get rid of spots?

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Toothpaste and things like bananas, and papayas, things which contain very high concentrations of ingredients, can draw out the inflammation from a spot. In fact, it can be used. It is not the most effective of treatments, but if you've got nothing else it is certainly not going to give you any harm, and it is certainly safer than squeezing.