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I've got acne all over my body?
I am a 16 year old female and a size 14 (UK) I have had acne on and off my face since I was 13 because of various reasons but just recently I have been finding acne like spots all over my back, stomach and neck/ chest some are like zits but are painful to press, I am a very clean person I shower every day and have tried various spot treatments but they only seem to work on my face acne. Recently my older sister was prescribed some cream for a severe carpet burn on her leg and after 3 weeks it cleared up and since I have been prescribed it too, it worked on dry spots but not the zits so my question is how can I get rid of these spots? I am very conscious about my body so I would like to get rid of them soon please
Thanks
Sally
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October 1st, 2010 - 10:19
Aw hun I can completely sympathise. I’m 38 and developed body acne at 30. Ive been on accutane twice, It didn’t help.
I know drinking lots of water does help. Hot water with a slice of lemon flushes out toxins. Ask you doc about topical antibiotics. Thing is you are young. You wil probably grow out of it in a couple of years. I know that doesn’t help much.
Please don’t squeeze. As tempting as it is. I have scarring all over my chest and shoulders. It is only showing up worse now as I get older.
I hope your doc can help.
October 1st, 2010 - 10:19
I have the same type of problem, that type of acne is caused by natural oils and perspiration. Constantly showering is a good idea, as well as the prescriptions, but the prescription may also be the problem. If it gets too deep in your pores it could clog up the pore thus a zit forms. Other than that if you shave those part of your body it could be ingrown hairs, which take a while to get rid of.