Wash your face gently twice a day with a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser
Use an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide product
Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid product
Apply a topical adapalene gel at night
Do not pick, squeeze, or pop pimples
Use non-comedogenic moisturizer and sunscreen
Keep hair, hats, and phone surfaces clean
Shower after sweating
Change pillowcases regularly
Avoid heavy oil-based skincare and makeup
Use ice wrapped in a clean cloth for swollen pimples
Use hydrocolloid pimple patches on whiteheads
See a dermatologist for severe, painful, or persistent acne
Ask a doctor about prescription treatments if over-the-counter products do not help