Acne is a problem with several treatments, but with oft-reported adverse effects. If you can control a bacteria laden skin and a stress laden head then everything can be fine, but if your hormone levels, flood you then very few chemical treatments can rescue you.
There are acne treatments that are reported to shrink your sebaceous glands, damage liver, cause pain and even lead you to depression. An article suggests you to use salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids, which act as an exfoliant and takes out the dead cells. However if the use of salicylic acid or alpha hydroxy acids causes irritation then you should prefer a mix and match of therapy under the prescription of your dermatologist.
