There are many different types of acne treatments.
It is important that a treatment to help unblock pores (hair follicles) and reduce inflammation is used in all cases. This is generally a gel or cream. These products can be used on an ongoing basis, as required to control symptoms.
If there is a bacterial infection present, antibiotics can be used to kill the infection. These can be in cream or tablet form. These products should be used short-term to treat any active infection and then stopped. This helps to maintain their effectiveness if needed again and reduces bacterial resistance developing.
Ongoing symptoms should be managed with non-antibiotic products.