What can I do for acne on my back?

[princesscks]

Can anyone give me some tips. I have no problem with my face, but every once in a while, I break out on my back. And every once in a blue moon, on my chest.

Thanks in advance

Chiquita

 

[smoogy]

Always use a scrub brush & use something like Neutrogena body wash. I even use the pore clearing Neutrogena because it has salicylic acid. Just make sure you don't scrub so hard you irritate your skin. That could lead to a flare up too by stimulating those sebaceous glands. Make sure you shower as soon as possible after a workout, too.

Marla

 

[kathryn]

I would just use the same thing someone would use on their face: like Stridex pads or something.

I had bad chest and back acne (though not much face acne---except for one that always popped up on my chin or forehead) when I was around 16-18. It eventually went away by itself. It think it was hormore related?

 

[sparrow]

This is going to sound crazy, but I had a dermatologist recommend Dawn dishwashing liquid for "bacne." I used to have a pretty substantial amount until I started using this a few times a week, especially after a particularly sweaty workout The Dermatologist said it has something to do with the way Dawn cuts through oil. Sounds nuts, I know, but it worked for me!

Sparrow

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