Acne on chest and back!!

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Jessy L.

Jan 11, 2017

Jessy L.

I've had these tiny bumps on my chest and back for the longest time, it goes away but never completely and comes back again, it makes me so self conscious to wear low cut/backless shirts during the summer. They almost seem like I have goosebumps all the time, but I know they're small pimples. Right now I'm using differin.1% gel and I noticed it works slowly and this is the only product that I find isn't too drying for my skin, so I want to stick with it and keep using it. I also lightly scrub my chest and back (mostly everyday), and I use dove moisturizing soap bar for my body. I have used other medications before but they've never helped the bumps go away completely. What else can I do to get a smooth chest and back and get rid of the bumps completely for once and for all 😫 other than adding more medication to my skin? Thanks a bunch!

Jessy L.

Jan 11, 2017

Jessy L.

another one

Jessy L.

Jan 11, 2017

Jessy L.

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Kate L.

Jan 11, 2017

Kate L.

Hey girl, I don't know if this could help you at all but I used to get bad acne on my shoulders and it would never go away, but I eventually stopped using regular washcloths and loofahs when washing my shoulders and upper back where the acne was, and instead I just used my hands or a soft baby washcloth with my soap and I think it reduced irritation and spreading of the acne. Maybe that would help in your case too? Hope you find relief from it.

Leuca S.

Jan 11, 2017

Leuca S.

Bar soap has a harsh PH and contains fillers and binding agents that can clog skin, switch to a creamy body wash. Aveeno's fragrance free body wash is a favorite staple for me.

Aleena P.

Jan 11, 2017

Aleena P.

Aside from the above advice, I'd be careful not to let any hair care products touch your skin. try to keep your hair up until it dries. I don't get body acne as severely on my chest but I get it bad on my arms and between a. watching my hair products b. not touching my arms/crossing them as much and c. not using anything scented like lotions or body sprays on my chest and arms I've managed to reduce flair ups quite a bit. a couple weeks ago I tried my sexapeel on my arms (I usually use it for my face and my feet) and it did a really good job of smoothing things out.

Kathryn C.

Jan 11, 2017

Kathryn C.

I have had the same problem and I have no idea what to do. :(

Madi M.

Jan 11, 2017

Madi M.

I used to have the same problem and I hated it as well. I used all kinds of washes and medications on my skin and even proactive. I will say the proactive did help, but only if you use it religiously. lol. I saw a dermatologist for it because I was so self conscious and I was prescribed a birth control pill and it cleared it all up. I don't know how old you are or if you are already on a birth control pill, but if not, it may be something to look into. That and the proactive. Also drink lots of water and a good diet also helps. Be sure to eat healthy fats instead of greasy foods (if you don't already) and that should help as well.

Liz S.

Jan 11, 2017

Liz S.

Panoxyl 10% is amazing for body acne. I find it harsh for the face but works great on chest and back!

Jessy L.

Jan 12, 2017

Jessy L.

Thank you ladies! I will definitely be doing things differently in my body care routine!

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