I have embarassing acne on my back..Help?
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My son had this problem.  The dermatoligist told him to wash his hair with a dandruff shampoo.  Something to do with oil from his hair.  Has been several years since then, and he has no problems now.
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How old are you? If you are still a teenager then just be patient. I had horrendous pustular cysts on my back as a teenager but they soon went when I started uni.\n\nIf you are older and really worried about them then you need medication. If you have not been on medication before then you can try topical treatments (Dactarin, Skinoren, etc) or antibiotics (oxytetracycline). However, if you've been on these already then you might need Roaccutane. This is a highly potent compounds which works wonders but has been associated with severe side-effects such as suicidal depression (and maybe liver failure - no evidence).\n\nTalk to a consultant dematologist if you can get a referral letter from your GP.
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Wash face at least twice a day. Immediately apply moisturizer. Do NOT use cosmetics to "cover" the acne.
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go to wal-mart were they have the acne meds you will find acne soap. either a bar or gel buy some and use it.. It worked for me.\n\nuse like below
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My sister had really bad acne and went to the dermatologist.  One of the things the doctor had her do - was to put hot compresses on her face.  So - i think you're on to something.\n\nIf you can - go and see a dermatologist.\n\nHave you tried Proactiv?  It seems to help a lot of people who have tried most everything else.
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visit a dermatologist.\nShe gave me pills to take and it works great.\nBut go visit a doctor and do what he/she tells you to do.\n\nSorry to hear about your pimples; its really a pain
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The best acne products I know of are from a company called Melaleuca. Check the link and contacy me for more info if you like.
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I had really bad acne in my teens but now when I tell people that they can't believe it. It's probably an annoying thing to say but look for a long term solution. \n\nI used Physohex which is heavily chemical and it cleared my acne up but it damaged my skin. I have since concentrated on eating a fairly healthy diet and washing my face twice a day with just a cheap, chemical free cleanser. Moisturising is good even if it makes you feel oily bc you are balancing the drying effects of cleansing.\n\nYou can massively change your skin but think 6 months rather than 6 hours - remember your skin regenerates totally new skin cells every 6-10 months so look after the next layer rather than the one you see in the mirror.
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Acne is caused by a toxin build up in your body. It is caused your bowel being clogged with junk. \nTo clear your acne, start by eating better! Fruits, vegetables and meat are good! Limit junk food as much as possible. The best thing you can do for yourself is take Fiberwise drinks or bars. It will remove the bowel build up and your face will clear. It doesn't happen overnight but in 30 days you will see quite a difference. \nI have seen some nasty acne improve tremendously doing this.
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I had the same problem, and i now exactly what you need. It is called ZINERYT, and it's the best. My acne past in a month. You have to clean your face at least 2 times a day, and and use it in the morning and before you go to sleep. i hope it will work!
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Prevention\n\nConstipation is the main reason of acne. Treat it immediately, if you have.\nDrink lots of water to prevent major skin problems.\nAvoid eating chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar.\nKeep your skin always clean by washing with very mild soaps and lukewarm water.\nDo not try to prick and peel the acne as this can leave permanent marks on the face.\nEat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.\nTake B-complex and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin's resistance to acne.\nApply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water.
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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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wash your back very well with a back scrubber and sleep on clean sheets so your own body oil and dirt doesn't redeposit on your skin.  salons also have back facials they will do and that works like a charm.
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i use a scrub brush or pouf and use regular soap followed by a heavy duty acne scrub, i like st. ives apricot scrub. after the scrub i use a regular soap again. it works most of the time for me and iv always had severe acne on my back and shoulders and chest.
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ok listen to me....\n\nboil some hot water and if u have some camomille tea add in a bag. take a towel and put it over ur head, steam ur face good with the water... be careful dont burn uirself.  then after 15 minutes pop ur pimples.   get a good natural face mask recipe from the internet and use that to close ur pores.( it may be gross but it healthy and its in the privacy of ur own home) then get deep clean (neutrogena) ........ \n\nsome other things that are good are some natural things like did u know that honey is good for pimples..... its true search it on the internet and eggs close pores.... natural is always best.\nat loeast try it and if it don't work then i dunno it never hurts to try\n\nP.S. im 14 (i dont have acne but my bro does) thats wat my mom taught us....\n\nid love to know if it works for u !!! good luck
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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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drink LOTS of water - I'm also trying vinegar right now - I've heard that if you drink a tablespoon or two of vinegar everyday it helps, not sure if it's myth or truth but worth a try.  I also switched all of my makeup to Mary Kay and started using their skincare program and that made a HUGE difference.... good luck, acne is SO annoying....