Apply a warm compress for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 to 4 times a day
Do not squeeze, pick, or pop it
Clean the area gently with a mild cleanser
Use an over-the-counter acne treatment with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Apply a spot treatment only to the affected area
Avoid heavy or oily skincare and makeup products
Keep hands off the area
Use a non-comedogenic moisturizer if the skin gets dry
See a dermatologist if it is very painful, keeps coming back, or does not improve in 1 to 2 weeks
Seek urgent medical care if there is spreading redness, swelling, fever, or severe pain