What is the treatment of acne?
Patients with mild acne, respond to creams and lotions. Various sulphur and resorcinol preparations, benzoyl peroxide containing preparations, antibiotic lotions (erythromycin and clindamycin lotions) and Vitamin A derived creams or gels are useful.

In patients with severe acne, oral antibiotics and oral isotretionoin may be needed. These medications are used in caution in children and need to be given under supervision of a doctor.

What are the precautionary measures to be taken to prevent acne from worsening?
The following measures may be useful:

- It is advisable not to squeeze the spots, especially if they deep as it may result in    scarring.
- If possible oil based make up should not be used. Water-based oil-free cosmetics    may be useful.
- Face should be washed with mild soap and water. There is no need for medicated    soaps.