The only way I got rid of my stubborn blackheads, whiteheads and comdones was with prescription Tazorac. The mother of all Retin A's that speed up cell turnover to essentially exfoliate those dreaded blackheads, whiteheads and congestion out from pores. In addition, it helps with wrinkles and keep skin glowing. It takes several months for this stuff to work with lots of patience and persistence this medication worked miracles for my skin. Since the age of 12 my forehead was broken out with congestion that I could never find to clear me up as Tazorac did. I use the 0.1% strength as I have highly oily skin that can handle it's drying effects on most people. There is a 0.05% strength as well and other forms of Retin A if Tazorac is too powerful. Tazorac cleared me up by 99% from the congestion all over my face.