Back Acne and How to Go About Treating it
- on 04.14.10
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Acne is a very common problem for both teenagers and adults and the most common perception of acne is that it occurs on the face. But, if you have suffered from acne you know that it can appear in other places too such as the chest and the back.
Although chest and back acne is not as obvious to outside observers it can be very annoying for those suffering from it. Regrettably, chest and back acne is generally harder to treat than facial acne and traditional cleaners and treatments that you purchase for the treatment of facial acne will often not work as effectively when it comes to treating back acne. And, since your chest and back are generally covered by clothing, you can experience increased irritation from the rubbing of material against your pimples.
Just as you do with your facial acne you will need to follow a daily treatment regimen for acne on your back and most common regimens include a cleanser to be followed by a moisturizer. Often, it is harder to apply medication to your back acne because of where its location and so you may require the help of a family member or to use a lotion applicator.
You must be careful about the type of clothes you wear. Tight-fitting shirts or rough material will rub against your skin and irritate your acne leading to greater oil production and thus more breakouts. You also need to be careful about the type of washing powder and fabric softener you use. Occasionally these will irritate back acne and you may need to try different brands or even a dye and fragrance free variety.
Also, watch out if you carry anything on you back. For children in school, and for those individuals who do a lot of backpacking and hiking, heavy backpacks can make back acne very much worse. If you experience an increase in the number of acne breakouts you may need to stop carrying a backpack for a while. If this is a problem then a shoulder bag can help until your spots clear up.
Your doctor or dermatologist can help you with the diagnosis and treatment of your acne and will be able to start by determining just how bad your acne is and also assessing what type of skin you have. For example, whther you skin is dry or oily or what is referred to as a combination skin is important in deciding upon the best treatment. Your doctor or dermatologist will also want to have a history of your acne condition, including such as how long you have had it and how frequently breakouts happen. With this information he will be able to work out the best treatment and medication to deal with your specific case of acne.
Donald Saunders
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How do you treat back acne?
Soon it will be homecoming and I am planing to wear a strapless dress, The only problem is that i have a big issue with some back acne! I have short hair so it wont cover it up and it is very embarrassing! Any suggestions for treating all of it in about 1 month?
i use this soap in the shower for another condition, but it says it works for body acne. its like a soap bar and it like $6 at the pharmacy by the face washes. its called panoxyl and you use it like a soap AFTER you wash, because its not actually a soap even tho it works like one. i think it will work like one. its actice ingredient is benzoyl peroxide.
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Just take a shower every day and try using acne wash on it. If all else fails just dont wear a strapless dress. I have some too and im a swimmer so like everyone sees it. I have just learned to live with it though
Hope i helped
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neutrogena complete acne therapy system. it does work if you follow the directions. you wont have completely clear skin (because you have acne in the first place), but it should look at least 60% better. guaranteed. and its only $20. good deal. but i repeat: follow the directions.
itll work anywhere you have acne. acne is acne is acne.
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..my own skin improvements.
Hmm… one month is pretty short but you could try a couple of things. For one, I had bad back acne and tons of blackheads on my nose so my Dr. prescribed me 100mg of minocycline HCL daily, which takes effect after about 14 days but it can take a bit longer to get rid of the breakouts that occur before it kicks in. I would try to get some sun, it dries the skin and definitely helps. Plus, your skin will tan which makes the acne less noticeable! good luck!
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i went to the dermatologist about a year ago for acne on my face/back and she told me to buy this face wash called cetaphil, you can buy it at any store really. i use it everytime im in the shower on my face & back and i have no more acne :] hope this helps.
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myself
Wash the back with an anti-bacterial cleanser formulated for the faceļ¼
Eat more fruit and vegetables, less fried food!
Take more exercise!
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There is this new popular cream that people have been talking about.
It prevents future and existing acne, diminishes scars, and lightens skin and
blemishes. Fast results too!
Before and After photos are available at the given ebay site.
This person is providing 1-3 week trial samples on ebay at:
You can search up "best acne solution ever" or go here
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ever_W0QQitemZ180387298364QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSkin_Care_test?
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Or you can buy the whole container for $160, I believe.
My sister and cousin have tried the product and they both give it thumbs up.
I hope this helps. =)
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