back acne

[123apple]

any remedies? i have tried using benzoyl peroxide and salicyclic acid, and i still have acne on my back. do you guys use any special shower tools to clean your backs?

 

[Dane]

Originally Posted by 123apple

any remedies? i have tried using benzoyl peroxide and salicyclic acid, and i still have acne on my back. do you guys use any special shower tools to clean your backs?

What salicylic acid product did you use? Many have the wrong Ph level, which negates the effectiveness. Neutrogena has a good one called 3-in-1 Acne Stress Control.

Either way, if it's a persistent problem, you might just want to ask a dermatologist. In the meantime, make sure you're using a non-abrasive gentle cleanser without any irritants (fragrant oils, alcohol, amonium lauryl sulfate).

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

oh, you mean backne?

back in the day, my dermatologist suggested using LAVA soap
it seemed to work. i haven't looked back since.

 

[Tardek]

Pray that it isn't a prelude to the dreaded back hair.

 

[greg_atlanta]

Stop taking multivitamins (potassium iodide is making it worse).

 

[dkzzzz]

Sauna and raugh wash cloth.
If it is really bad: Accutane.

 

[JeffsWood]

Originally Posted by 123apple

any remedies? i have tried using benzoyl peroxide and salicyclic acid, and i still have acne on my back. do you guys use any special shower tools to clean your backs?

If you are using steriods, stop. but if you don't happen to be a professional ball player, some UV rays might help to clear that Bacne up.

 

[genesismachine]

There's Hibiclens (sp?) That's what my doctor recommended. I'm taking doxycycline, doing a 10% benzoyl peroxide soap and the Hibiclens, and the problem still hasn't gone away, but it is at least down maybe 80% in the last 2-3 months.

 

[Dashaansafin]

Guys, best thing you can do for your acne is to see a derm and follow thier routine, seriously.