how do you get rid of bum acne?
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If you take baths, you might find it helpful to clean the bathtub more often. Also, try using a bar of Dial soap or some other antibacterial soap instead of a body wash.
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Your best bet is a dermatologist but if you can't afford it you can go to acne.org they have messageboards galore and a regimen that you can try.  They deal with everything about acne, scarring, piting etc.
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Some solutions that may help cure acne are already in your home.\n\n1. If a pimple appears, don't break it immediately.\n2. Before you go to bed, wash your face (liquid cleansers work the best and do not overdry your face).\n3. Pat dry.\n4. If you have any type of mint toothpaste, dab a little on your pimple.\n5. Cover the spot with a small band-aid.\n6. By morning, the swelling should go down and the redness should be almost gone.\n7. For extreme breakouts, there are many over the counter face cleansers. \n\n* All acne medications cause your skin to break out more than when you started because the cleansers are cleaning out your pores and bringing all the dirt and oil to the surface which in turn causes a massive break out. Give it about two weeks and you will notice a big difference in your skin.\n* Avoid eating lots of sugar as sugar causes outbreaks most of the time.\n* Drink lots of water. \n\n* Do not use too many different types of acne medication at the same time. It can cause more irritation and more acne than when you started.
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Some body acne treatment with benzoyl peroxide should do the trick.  I have "acne-free" but it was a kit that came with face wash, lotion, and body wash - I haven't used to the body wash but the face stuff was awesome.  I think it's just a generic brand of the "Proactive" brand you see on infommercials.  I got it at Walmart.\n\nALSO - Most people get backne from the kind of shampoo they're using or products they put in their hair.  Try switching those products out.
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Great guide right here with things you may have around the house:\nhttp://www.fatfreekitchen.com/beauty/acne-home-remedy.html
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suntanning, or using a tanning bed will help because heat kills the acne bacteria. you can also buy acne lights called clear light. The next best is benzoyl peroxide any cheap brand 10% in the morning  and retin a (will need a prescription) before bed. Try the drug method at least 3 months and it should help. You can't use the tanning method and retin a at the same time though, if you use retin A , you must not tan and wear a sunscreen when outside for a while in the sun. Also wash with an apricot scrub, that St. Ives one is the best.
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Contrary to what you may have heard, acne is not caused by dirty skin, eating chocolate, or drinking lots of soda. Acne is caused by overactive oil glands in the skin. These glands become stimulated when puberty hormones become active. Some people have more of a reaction to their hormone levels than others, which is why different people have different levels of acne.\n\nAlthough there is no surefire way to prevent acne, there are several ways to help reduce the number and severity of your breakouts. \n\nWashing your skin is essential (it helps remove excess surface oils and dead skin cells that can clog your pores), but washing too much can actually cause damage by overdrying your skin or irritating existing acne. \n\nRemember to wash after exercising because sweat can clog your pores and make your acne worse. If you work around greasy food or oil or if you've been sweating from heat or because you've been working hard, wash your face and other acne-prone areas as soon as possible.\n\nIf you use skin products, such as lotions or makeup, look for ones that are noncomedogenic or nonacnegenic, which means that they don't clog pores. \n\nIf you can't live without your hair spray or styling gel, be sure to keep them away from your face as much as possible. Many hair products contain oils that can make acne worse. \n\nIf you get acne on areas such as your chest or back, avoid wearing tight clothes, which can rub and cause irritation. \n\nSome teens find that over-the-counter products can help clear up acne. It may take some time to find the one that works best for you - some may not do the trick and others may cause irritation. Over-the-counter acne products come in different strengths; the typical acne-fighting ingredients are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. \n\nIf you find over-the-counter products aren't working for you, it's best to seek a doctor's advice. A doctor can prescribe special gels or creams, pills, or a combination of both. It may feel a bit awkward or embarrassing to talk about your acne with someone, especially a stranger, but your doctor is trained to help get your skin looking its best. \n\nWhat about pimples you already have? It's tempting, but popping or squeezing a pimple usually won't get rid of the problem. Squeezing can actually push infected material and pus further into the skin, which can lead to more swelling and redness (not what you want before a big date!), and even scarring, which can be permanent.\n\nIf you are taking a prescription acne medication, finish your entire prescription even if your skin clears up, unless your dermatologist says you can stop. If you stop too early, there's a chance your skin could break out all over again.\n\nEating nutritious foods can help keep you healthy of course, and your skin will benefit from getting enough vitamins and minerals. But the bottom line is that you don't need to be obsessive about what you eat or how often you wash your face to control acne. If you don't find an over-the-counter product that works for you, talk to your doctor or a dermatologist for some advice on living through the acne years.
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My old roommate had a bad skin problem and she used to put toothpaste on her pimples be3fore she would go to bed at night. It dried them up and made it better, but she did not get completely rid of her acne until she used Proactive Solutions. It really does work. Best of luck!
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Do you mean flawless?  Well, that's something we all yearn for, but you didn't say what the spots were.  Are they zits, scars, freckles, moles?  What?  I presume you're talking about zits.  Drinking water will not make them go away, although drinking lots of water is good for the skin, as it hydrates it.  As for acne, there are lots of OTC meds you can buy in the drug store.  Or you can visit a dermatologist and see what he or she recommends.  Meanwhile, eat a good healthy diet -- cut down on sweets and fats, get plenty of rest, keep your hands off your face, clean your face thoroughly every night before bed, especially if you wear makeup.  It takes time to get a spot-free face, so it won't happen overnight.  Be patient and follow the advice of a dermatologist.  Good luck!
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1. Exercise at least 3 times week to sweat it out\n2. Eat a balance diet, fresh fruits and lots of vegetables, low on fat and oil.\n3. Practice facial cleanliness.\n\nRecommended reading: Natural Smoothie Formula to Stop Constipation and Acne @ \nhttp://beautytips.50webs.com/content/Natural-Smoothie-Formula-to-Stop-Constipation-and-Acne.htm
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One inexpensive thing to try is changing your diet. Some recommendations are:\n\n- eat fewer fatty foods, especially trans fats. Trans fats are hydrogenated oils that are in a lot of fast food and junk food, such as Oreos and fried foods\n\n- eat more protein, mostly found in meat, but also in tofu and lentils\n\n- eat less grains, i.e. bread, spaghetti, pizza. This  and eating more protein has helped many friends of mine with their skin\n\n- don't have chocolate or coffee. These are not proven to have any relation to acne, but some doctors think certain people have skin reactions when they eat or drink a lot of it.\n\n\nI hope this helps! You'll have to experiment and see what works for you! Best of luck to you.
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1.  Change your pillowcase every other day (sleep on it one night, flip it for the next night, then change the pillowcase for the next night. Lather, rinse, repeat. LOL).  You may have to get someone to buy more pillowcases for you .  In a pinch, fold a clean towel over the pillow and sleep on that.   Our bodies get rid of extra oils and "poisons" in our cells by sleeping at night, and we exhale all of those through our breathing and skin. It will go into your pillowcase as you perspire at night.\n\n2. Wash your hands in the sink, then wash your face with your HANDS ONLY.  Use an antibacterial soap. Do not use a washcloth as they carry germs and bacteria and you will spread the acne around. Wash just when it gets "oily " on your forehead and nose throughout the day. Let it air dry.  (Or, at school, just "pat dry" with a paper towel).  Don't overwash your face, it just makes the follicles produce more oil. \n\n3. Do NOT touch your face throughout the day. You need to train yourself not to do this. Touching spreads bacteria around. You may be holding your chin in your hand throughout the day, which would cause chin acne. You may be touching your face and not even realize that you do so. Or do you have sporting equipment where you wear a chin strap. If so, that needs to be washed in an antibacterial daily. \n\n4. Drink lots of water throughout the day to keep your skin well- hydrated. This keeps the pores healthy. \n\n5. Change your diet--don't eat greasy foods like fries, tacos with lots of cheese, meats.  Add lots of vegetables to your diet.  Drink green tea or herb tea to flush out your system and achieve balance. \n\n6. Use the "clear" clearasil on the acne that really hurts and DO NOT TOUCH THEM, until ready to come out.  After a blemish comes out, use hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball and hold it on there while it cleans out the pore. It will fizz, which is what it is supposed to do. Let dry on its own.\n\n7. Don't use oil based makeup, ever. \n\n8 .  If it is really getting bad, see a dermatologist so that you don't get the scarring.\n\nGood luck , I had this problem in high school .  I wish someone had told me to back off on all the face washing.
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if the lesions are numerous and full of pussy fluid, you should take oral medications such as antibiotics or tretinoin. you can go to dermatologist and ask to prescribe the suitable medication according to your condition, and the severity of the acne.\nbut never forget that the first choice in treatment of acne is giving assurance and improving selfesteem. acne is an almost physiologic condition even at the age of 40, 5% of people have it.in most cases it finally heals after a while. paying no attention is the best way to get rid of acne! - this last sentense was according to my own axperience. if you need a proof, you can try it for a few months.
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Treat it the same as you would acne on the face.\nLike the face, if you scrub too hard it can remove all good oils and change the skin pH, so the body creates more to replace what you removed.\nJust cleanse with a mild cleanser or gel, then use a toner for acne (w/salicylic acid) over the acne area.  \nAlso, use a cleansing/exfoliating mask once a week.  (a wash off mask, rather than a peel-off!)
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The most effective products I have used are a combination of salycylic acid medication (stridex wipes/pads) plus a benzoyl peroxide cream (Clearasil daily acne control cream). This has helped clear my acne symptoms. \nI had to see a dermatologist in the past, though, because sometimes acne can turn into an infection...w/ the redness and inflammation symptoms spreading to different areas of your face. He prescribed me a few things, one was an antibiotic to kill the infection that was causing the acne to spread. Just thought I'd add that in case you don't see an improvement from over-the-counter products. Good luck
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use tea tree oil. I used to have major breakouts but since I used tea tree oil every time I have a pimple. It dries it and doesn't leave a mark. But if your having major acne try going to a health store and ask if they have supplements to clear acne. It's expensive but worth it. But if you are on a budget you have to undergo a major diet and eliminate/minimize food that causes acne. And always drink lots of liquids (water and fresh juice) everyday for proper circulation
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Well, I've had acne- still do a little bit.\n\nHave u been 2 a dermatologist?- try to find a good one.\nAsk them about Benzaclin. I put it(a cream)on pimples at night and in the morning they are really really small- almost/practically gone!  It's pretty good stuff.! put on a generous amount!\n\nIf they don't give that 2 u, ask for these two creams (they must be put on together in the following order):\n\nClindamycin 1%\nBenzoly Peroxide 2 1/2%\n\nPut it on in the morning and then at bed time- you can use the benzaclin with this too! These creams don't burn... they are pretty mild but highly effective.\n\nBest of luck!