How do I get rid of my my facial and back acne?
Im 13 and have very bad back a facial acne mostly on my back and I am very self conscious about my acne because we have to change in a locker room and I already have had a kid say "eww what’s that on your back?!?" please help!
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Its hard to say which treatment will suit you best because everyone’s skin is different and what works for one person won’t work for another. But here’s a few ways that should help, some might work brilliantly for you and some might do very little:
Firstly ALWAYS wash your face twice a day with a facial cleanser ("clearasil ultra" has worked well for me but you’ll have to go through trial and error to find one that suits you) and shower once a day so as to unclog the pores on your back. Try not to use soap as this can dry skin out and cause your skin to produce more oil to make up for it and more oil means more spots!
Look after your body, eat well and sleep well and try not to get too stressed as stress can worsen acne. And try not to touch your face too much so your not spreading bacteria. Try and wear loose, breathable material (such as cotton) when wearing t-shirts as this means your back won’t sweat as much and the material won’t irritate it by rubbing against it. When I had acne I used to get it bad under my bra strap because of it being tight and rubbing.
If you like it try and a cup of green tea or so a day. Green tea has antioxidants in it which can help to clear up acne
Take a multi-vitamin and mineral tablet every day. Its important your body gets all the nutrition its needs as this will help your skin and these tablets should contain zinc which has been proven to help acne. Also try and drink a few glasses of water a day as this helps flush your system of toxins which helps your skin
Now I’m going to suggest this but please be sensible about it…one good way of clearing up acne is sun. I know someone had acne all over there back, went away on holiday, came back and it was all gone! Sun really helped mine too but IN MODERATION because skin cancer is worse than acne! Just if there’s a nice few days get out in the sun for a bit and it can help. Make sure you don’t burn and if it’s hot enough that you need sun cream make sure its oil free as if its not it can clog your pores and that’ll just make your acne worse
Most importantly go to your doctor. They can give you creams or antibiotics to try which will help clear up your acne. Cream and antibiotics will probably be suggested as it is on your back also. If things still don’t improve after all of this then your doctor may refer you to a dermatologist.
And last of all don’t fret because loads of teenagers get acne and it should go away on its own eventually so don’t let it get you down but in the mean time try those things mentioned above. Also be prepared to go through a lot of trial and error before you find something that really works but be prepared to give it a chance to work which may take a few weeks. Good luck
For getting rid of body acne a successful and effective treatment is Zenmed’s Body Acne Combo. This treatment consists of two products, a botanical mask and a botanical acne wash. The mask is first applied all over the affected region of the body 5 to 10 minutes before a shower and once in the shower, the mask is washed off with the acne wash and water. Two to three weeks of applying this treatment should see your body acne gone and your skin looking healthy and well toned. Remember this is only for treating body acne and not facial acne.
For facial acne you could try their Derma Cleanse Acne Gel which also works very well for getting rid of facial acne. The gel provides quick relief from facial acne and prevents it from appearing by keeping the pores of the skin clean from oil, dirt and bacteria. The gel also provides relief from the redness and swelling that acne often appears with. One important feature of this gel is that it doesn’t dry out the skin (unlike other acne treatments) rather it keeps the skin lightly moisturized.
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TREATMENT OF ACNE (Self-Care at Home)
1• Wash once or twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. An acne cleanser purchased over-the-counter in any drug store can also be helpful. Avoid scrubbing too abrasively because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen.
2• Over-the-counter acne medications can be used either at bedtime or during the day. Always follow the directions on any acne product.
3• Many cover-up products are available without a prescription to improve the appearance of blemishes while they have a chance to heal. Most work well and should not worsen acne.
4• Some cosmetics and other skin care products, however, can cause acne to worsen. Look for make-up, cosmetics, and skin care products labeled with the word noncomedogenic. This means that it does not cause or worsen acne.
TREATMENT OF ACNE (Medical Treatment)
Many treatment options are available to treat all forms of acne. Medications are the main treatment for acne and usually work well. Several preparations are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription from a doctor.
1• Over-the-counter medications: Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications for acne are plentiful and can be effective for milder forms of acne. They come in the form of soaps, washes, and cleansers.
…1.a. Many contain benzoyl peroxide, which does two things. First, benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, which are thought to play a role in acne. Second, benzoyl peroxide can cause drying and flaking off of skin, which can help prevent the pores from becoming plugged. Plugged pores can develop into acne blemishes.
…1.b. Scrubbing excessively with any over-the-counter preparation can actually cause acne to worsen by additionally irritating the hair follicles.
2• Prescription medications: Doctors can prescribe medications when acne becomes moderate to severe or is not controlled by over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can be used effectively alone or in combination with other prescription and nonprescription medications.
…2.a. Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be effective in treating most inflammatory acne (papules and pustules). They work by killing the bacteria and also by decreasing the redness and swelling seen in the inflammatory forms of acne.
……2.a.i. Antibiotics may be applied to the skin in the form of gels and lotions, or by way of pills. We now know that using a combination of 2 medications together may be very effective in treating acne. Using a topical antibiotic with topical benzoyl peroxide, for example, may prevent bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. Giving an antibiotic by mouth is often needed for acne that is more extensive, red, and tender.
……2.a.ii. Antibiotics taken by mouth can be associated with more side effects than if applied to the skin and may interact with other medicines such as birth control pills. Sensitivity to the sun can result in a "bad sunburn" in some people who take the antibiotic tetracycline by mouth.
…2.b. Retinoids: Medicines made from vitamin A (retinoids) are useful in treating several types of acne lesions. Topical retinoids are effective in treating the noninflammatory types of acne (blackheads and whiteheads).
……2.b.i. Topical retinoids (applied directly to the skin) help to open clogged pores by creating a mild peeling effect. Drying of the skin can be a frequent side effect. Oral retinoids are reserved for treating the more extensive nodular type of acne or severe inflammatory acne, which has not responded to other treatments. Oral retinoids not only have a peeling effect but also decrease the production of oil.
……2.b.ii. They can also be associated with a number of serious side effects including birth defects in babies of women who become pregnant while taking the medicine. They can also cause elevated blood fats (triglycerides) and damage to the liver. Your doctor may recommend certain blood tests to check for these problems (and to make sure you are not pregnant) if you are given oral retinoids. Depression and suicidal thoughts have been reported while taking oral retinoids.
……2.b.iii. A combination preparation, known as Epiduo gel, containing both the retinoid adapalene and benzoyl peroxide, was approved by the U.S. FDA in December 2008. The once-daily prescription treatment was approved for use in patients 12 years of age and older.
…2.c. Other medications: A doctor may recommend other types of drugs or therapy to improve acne. For women, medications such as birth control pills or certain "water pills" may be helpful. These drugs counteract the acne-causing effect of male hormones. Newer treatments for acne include the use of light or zinc. Your doctor can advise you whether these types of acne therapy might be good for you.
Take Care. Regards.