Wash your hands before touching your face
Cleanse the area gently with a mild face wash
Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes
Use an over-the-counter spot treatment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Apply a hydrocolloid pimple patch
Avoid squeezing, picking, or popping the pimple
Keep hair, makeup, and oily products away from the area
Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer if the skin feels dry
Ice the area briefly to reduce swelling
Repeat treatment daily until it clears
See a dermatologist if it is severe, painful, or persistent