Wash your hands before touching your skin
Cleanse the area gently with a mild face wash
Apply a warm compress for 5 to 10 minutes, 2 to 4 times a day
Use an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide spot treatment
Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid spot treatment
Keep the area moisturized with a non-comedogenic moisturizer
Avoid squeezing, picking, or popping the pimple
Use a hydrocolloid pimple patch overnight
Keep makeup and heavy skincare off the spot if possible
See a dermatologist if the pimple is very painful, large, deep, or not improving