10/30/2025
It makes the most sense to apply acne treatments to your current breakouts, but you should be applying them to the acne-prone area. Preventing new blemishes is only possible if you are using the medication over the entire area. Using a thin layer of the medication over the entire area will reduce your current breakouts while preventing them from spreading to other areas.
Learn more:
https://www.theskininstitute.org/skincare-mistakes-can-worsen-acne/