This method is much more efficient than anything you can do with your fingers. Soak your face with a warm washcloth before you try to remove blackheads. If the blackhead does not come out the first time, leave it alone. Treatment for red bumps Large red bumps mean the infection has spread beyond the oil gland. If you have several red bumps, you probably also need an antibiotic.
Antibiotics come as solutions for the skin or as pills.
Common mistakes in treating acne Avoid scrubbing your skin or using abrasive soaps. Hard scrubbing of the skin is harmful because it irritates the openings of the oil glands and can cause them to be more tightly closed. Avoid putting any oily or greasy substances on your face. Oily and greasy substances make acne worse by blocking oil glands. When you sweat, these substances will spread to your face and aggravate the acne.