Apply a cold compress (ice wrapped in a clean cloth) for 5–10 minutes, then repeat as needed
Spot-treat with 2.5% benzoyl peroxide
Use a hydrocolloid pimple...
Wash your face twice daily with a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser
Use a salicylic acid (0.5%–2%) leave-on product once daily, then increase to 2 times daily...
Use daily sunscreen (broad-spectrum SPF 30–50)
Consider retinoids (adapalene or tretinoin) for texture and dark marks
Use azelaic acid (10–20%) for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Apply vitamin C serum...
Use sunscreen SPF 30–50 daily to prevent darkening and improve fading
Consider topical retinoids (adapalene, tretinoin, or retinol) nightly
Use vitamin C (10–20%) in the morning
Apply...
Use an antifungal shampoo as a body wash (ketoconazole 1% or selenium sulfide), leave on skin 5–10 minutes, then rinse
Apply an antifungal cream/gel to...
Wash your face gently 2 times daily with a mild, non-scrubbing cleanser
Use a benzoyl peroxide product (2.5%–5%) once daily, then increase to as tolerated
Use...
