• Medicated treatments mentioned below, can help you out (the weaker strength-based versions are available over the counter, but you will require a clinical prescription if you need a stronger concentration):
  1. Benzoyl peroxide (kills acne-causing bacteria),
  2. Salicylic acid (allows exfoliation),
  3. Retinoids (prevents inflammation and pimple formation),
  4. Azelaic acid (anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory),
  5. Topical antibiotics (eliminates bacteria and decreases inflammation).

Caution: They tend to make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so with expert supervision, you would know what kind of sunscreen to use and in how much quantity, therefore read package instructions and consult a physician for beginners.
 

• Advanced treatments: if OTC drugs or clinical prescriptions fail, then there are advanced options available too, such as laser resurfacing, chemical peel, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion.
   
• To get in touch with experts, refer our page - Dermatologists in India.
   
• Your basic skincare routine should comprise of following steps:
  1. Begin your daily routine with face wash which is either of foam consistency or gel, whatever matches with your skin type,
  2. Then apply moisturizer when your face is still wet, to lock the moisture in,
  3. And then use a sunscreen of appropriate SPF,
  4. Repeat aforementioned steps at night, just replace sunscreen with a night cream,
  5. For all these products, you need to know what ingredients they contain and what you are supposed to avoid while buying skin care products that serve people with similar skin type and issues as you.