Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser
Apply a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment
Use salicylic acid on the pimple
Apply a sulfur treatment
Put a cold compress on the area for a few minutes
Use hydrocolloid pimple patches
Avoid picking, squeezing, or touching the pimple
Keep your skin moisturized with a non-comedogenic moisturizer
Avoid heavy makeup on the area
See a dermatologist if the pimple is severe, painful, or persistent