Wash your face gently twice daily with a mild, non-comedogenic cleanser
Use a salicylic acid cleanser or leave-on treatment
Apply benzoyl peroxide to active breakouts
Use a retinoid at night, such as adapalene
Avoid picking, squeezing, or scrubbing the acne
Keep hair off your forehead
Avoid oily hair products, pomades, and heavy skincare
Wash your hair regularly if it gets oily
Change pillowcases frequently
Clean hats, helmets, and headbands often
Use non-comedogenic sunscreen and moisturizer
Reduce sweating buildup by showering after workouts
Keep bangs and hair products away from the forehead
Try a sulfur spot treatment for individual pimples
Use ice wrapped in cloth for short-term swelling reduction
See a dermatologist if it is severe, painful, or not improving