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Just like facial acne, back and chest acne are very common because there are so many sebaceous glands on these parts of the body. You may also develop acne on your shoulders, arms and even butt. Body acne can appear in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts or legions, which can not only be pesky, but also painful.Body acne is not always easy to treat, especially on the hard-to-reach back area, and is often more difficult to treat than facial acne because body skin is thicker. But with the right regimen, it can be successfully treated. Here are some effective tips on how to get rid of body acne:
Steps
1. Wash the acne-prone areas daily using an anti-bacterial soap with a salicylic acid-based cleanser and SD alcohol 40.
2. Gently use a loofah and exfoliating scrub while you’re in the shower to get rid of dead skin cells. Do not scrub the area roughly, which will only increase irritation and inflammation.
3. Wash acne-prone areas immediately after heavy perspiration. Take a shower as soon as you can after you’re done exercising or sweating heavily on a hot day.
4. Keep your facial and body skin clean every day and be careful not to trigger acne or rashes by wearing very tight clothing or heavy backpacks.
5. Wear breathable fabrics, like cotton, in order to induce evaporation of sweat.
6. Use a body cleanser specifically for fighting acne. Something that washes out the debris in your pores to help keep them clean.
7. Avoid using heavy creams and lotions on affected areas.
Tips
* Understand that body acne is different then facial acne. The pores on the body are much different than the pores that are on your face, so they must be treated differently.
* If you have long hair, get all of the oil and shampoo out of your hair when washing.
* Change your diet. You need to get more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds into your diet. These things provide you with a lot of essential vitamins and minerals that will keep your body acne free.
* Stress causes acne. Try to cut down on the stress in your life.
* Keep in mind that it can take up to six weeks to know whether or not your regimen is working, so don’t give up if you don’t see immediate results.
Warnings
* Don't scrub your skin roughly. It can cause irritation and inflammation.
* Don't pick at the acne because it can lead to further irritation and possible scarring.
Get Rid of Acne on Your Chest and Back
How to Get Rid of Scars and Cuts Left by Acne
So you popped a zit, it starts to bleed, and then it turns into a wee scratch. To top it off, a few days later you have this little dry scab. Well, here are some ways to prevent the rupturing of Acne, and a bit of aid in the healing scars.
Steps
1. Stop popping! It's tempting, but honestly, it make things worse. If you absolutely must pop, make sure that the area (and your fingers) are clean and disinfected. After you pop, gently clean the area with warm water and a washcloth, then cover the popped pimple with ice for a minute or two. This will reduce the swelling. With a cleaner pop, and a smaller area to infect, you greatly reduce your chances of getting a scab or scar.
2. Keep with your regular acne routine. Continue your routine to make sure that no new acne appears. If you don't have a very regulated method of treating and preventing acne, then it's time to start one.
3. Allow to heal naturally. Sometimes, the best method of dealing with acne scars and cuts is just to let your body do the works. Keep the irritated area clean and use as little make-up on the area as possible.
4. Use a Scar Treatment. For post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation (brown or red marks on the skin) try something like Neutrogena Advanced Solutions Acne Mark Fading Peel. Mederma is also a good "spot" treatment. For "ice picks" or "crater-like" scars, which are actual dents in the skin, often the most effective treatment is seeing a doctor.
5. Moisturize and protect. Always use an oil-free moisturizer that has SPF. Try Body Guard Exquisitely Light SPF 30 For Face & Body.
Tips
* Avoid touching your face. Your hands can transfer additional oil to an infected area.
* Scars tend to be more noticeable on pale skin. You can combat this with a safe self-tanner (not to be confused with tanning booths and/or sun-tanning, which are unhealthy for your skin). You could also buy a natural redness - countering concealer.
* Neosporin is ideal for speeding up healing time thus causing lesser scarring. There is also Neosporin Scar Solution.
* You can use plain yogurt to help fade scars. Apply it to your face twice daily. It will moisturize your face, purify it and your skin will heal much faster.
* Apply aloe vera or vitamin E; it will speed up the healing process.
* Cocoa butter is a rich moisturizer that is very effective. Try Palmer's Scar Serum. It contains Cocoa butter, Vitamin E, Shark Liver Oil,, Silicone and Allium CEPA and is around $15 available from most chemists.
* Use lemon on scars daily. But use moisturizer before going to bed as the lemon may cause dry skin.
* Honey Mixed with lemon & almond oil and milk = acne free
* Moisture helps scars heal, so be sure to moisturize. (but be careful of heavy moisturizers that can clog pores)
* Do TCA peels of 12% three weeks apart. Amazing, effective, and inexpensive.
Warnings
* Picking at the scabs and scars will only make things worse.
* If your acne ruptures even when you don't touch it, you need to see a dermatologist. Bleeding or excessive acne is not natural, and may be the result of an infection or allergies. Get treatment as soon as possible.
* Acne is caused by a bacterial infections - more times than not. So understand that popping zits only spreads the infection.
* Do not use Neosporin if you are allergic to it!
* Excessive sun exposure without using SPF can make scars darker and more permanent.
Apply Face Make up to Cover Acne
Make-up isn't all that easy to apply, and apply correctly at the same time, especially if you are new to it. Follow this simple guide for applying makeup to cover your acne.
Steps
1. Wash your face thoroughly and gently using an acne-fighting face wash in the shower every morning.
2. Pat your face dry.
3. Apply a non-greasy moisturizer.
4. Apply a thin layer of acne ointment to your face and wait 5 minutes.
5. Use an antibacterial product, such as Neosporin, directly on blemishes.
6. Put a thin layer of make-up base all over your skin.
7. Do NOT apply non-medicated liquid foundation as this is one of the worst types of make-up for acne. If you cannot get medicated foundation simply use powder after using (preferably medicated) concealer.Oil-free foundation from the body shop is like tinted moisturiser but better as it contains no oil
8. Apply enough a slightly thicker layer of concealer all over your face.
9. Rub the concealer in well.
10. Apply loose powder and use the loose powder for touch-ups during the day.
11. Use acne-fighting cleansing pads at night to remove makeup and fight blemishes.
Tips
* Wait five minutes after the applications to allow the make-up time to dry and set.
* After a gym class or workout session, gently dab a tissue along your face to remove sweat and then follow the above steps.
* Use oil-free make-up.
* think of investing in the oil removing sheets. Clean and Clear sells them but so does CVS and Victoria's Secret. They remove the oil from your face without removing the makeup
Warnings
* Never use an applicator twice (this spreads bacteria)
* Do not use the manufacturer's applicator as it will put bacteria back in the make up container
Things You'll Need
* Daily face wash
* Moisturizer
* Acne ointment
* Antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin
* Make-up base
* Concealer
* Loose powder
* Cleansing pads.
* cotton tips
How to Cope With Acne
If you are one of the three fourths of teens with acne and have tried using medicine to no avail, all you can do is accept the fact that you have it and wait it out.
Steps
1. Accept that you have it. You are not the only person in the world to have acne. Most people have had acne at some point of their life.
2. Keep in mind that you will not have it all your life. Simply wait for it to go away. Avoid popping pimples, which often leads to scarring.
3. Don't give up hopes for a cure. There may be a medicine invented that is effective on you. Make sure you see a dermatologist regularly.
Tips
* Perhaps the problem is that you are only trying over-the-counter medicine. See a dermatologist.
* Get a lot of sleep, keep your face clean and dry and don't touch your face to prevent it from becoming worse.
* Remember the quote: "Try to change something you don't like, and if you really can't change it, change your attitude towards it."
Erase a Pimple Scar
Do you have pimple scars on your face or body that don't want to go away? Follow these five simple steps and eliminate scars forever.
Steps
1. Leave your pimples alone. Do not pop a pimple or scratch it, this will cause the scars. Instead, leave them alone, and you will reduce scarring to your face.
2. Keep your face clean. Wash your face with a facewash twice a day and apply moisturizer.
3. At night, with warm water, wash your face with a facewash or scrub, then splash with cold water to close your pores.
4. Pour a small amount of tissue oil (try using one with natural ingredients in it) on a piece of cotton wool. (You can also put the tissue oil on your hands, but make sure they are clean.)
5. Apply the tissue oil to your face, applying it equally to each part of your face.Massage it in for 5 minutes, and then leave it until you go to bed.
6. Before getting into bed, take a tissue, and dab your face to remove the oil
Tips
* It is best to apply tissue oil every night, for about two weeks. If your scars are not fading, then apply it until you see a change.
* If you are applying tissue oil on your face, use a headband to prevent oil from getting into your hair.
* Tissue oil is not the only thing that removes scars; other creams and moisturisers are available. Use what suits you.
Warnings
* Do not use tissue oil during the day. If you have oil on your face, and go out in the sun, the oil will heat up on your face and possibly cause more scarring.
* If you have oily skin with pimples present, it is recommended that you do not use tissue oil as this will increase the oil composition in your skin, and this could make your pimples worse.
Things You'll Need
* Facewash/facescrub
* Tissue oil
* Patience