Acne occurs when sebaceous glands attached to the hair follicles are stimulated at the time of puberty or due to other hormonal changes. Sometimes, cyst forms and it get infected. 1. Stop Sofradex cream 2. Apply locally clindamycin gel (such as Clindac A gel) at bed time for a month 3. Doxycycline 50 mg daily per oral for 30 days. If you are pregnant then do not use doxycycline 4. Use Acne aid soap three time daily for cleaning your face 5. Do not squeeze pimples as it will cause scarring 6. Keep pimples untouched 7. Try to avoid use of unbranded cosmetics unnecessarily 8. Avoid mental stress as it aggravates acne You can use below creams after total clearance of pimples 1. Retinoic acid 0.05% cream 2. Elovera cream (aloe vera based cream) How to use?? Mix equal amount of these two creams on your palm, mix well, apply very gently on your face at bed time. Do not rub while applying and apply a very thin layer (small amount). Remember; mix only whilst ready to apply. Store both creams separately. Retinoic acid makes you skin sensitive to sunlight. So use Spectraban sensitive sunscreen cream before exposure to sunlight. You can use other over the counter sunscreen available in the market. You can use above creams for 6 months. I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks