I'm so confused about which type of acne I should apply the ointment to… 🙄

Lately, I keep getting acne on my face. The problem is that they all seem to be different types, so I'm really worried about whether I can apply ointment just anywhere. Some are red, swollen, and painful, others come up looking like white pus, and still others feel hard and stuck deep inside when I touch them, so I can't even bring myself to squeeze them.

However, I'm not sure if I should apply the acne ointment I bought at the pharmacy to all of them, or only to specific acne.

I'm also scared that I might apply it incorrectly and it could spread further or actually make my acne worse. In particular, since I can't really tell the difference between cystic acne and comedonal acne, I keep worrying about whether it's right to just apply ointment without thinking. When I look online, everyone has different opinions; some say it improved their condition, while others say it got worse.

I am even more confused because it has been turned upside down.

I really don't know which type of acne I should apply ointment to. I'm so frustrated wondering if the treatment method differs for each type of acne, or if I can just consider them all the same.

Are there others like me who are afraid to even apply ointment because of the type of acne...