To get rid of body acne, first try getting in a daily washing routine and after apply some over-the-counter acne treatment.
Start off with a face wash that contains Salicylic acid. Make sure you do this everyday!
Make sure to get the infected area real clean by using a pad to rub either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid on the skin.
The skin will be healthier and more exfoliated if you use a lotion that contains alpha hydroxy acid. This chemical speeds up cell turnover, thus reducing the blockage of your pores.
Unlike with facial acne, it’s ok to use several different products at once to get rid of body acne without causing too much irritation.
* Use a facial wash that is gentle on your skin, preferably one with salicylic acid, and once you are sure you have cleaned your pores out good, treat the skin with an acne body spray or lotion. This is the easiest way to get rid of body acne and works in most cases.
The skin on your back, chest, upper arms, and shoulders can tolerate more chemicals and treatments than facial skin, because it is thicker.
More care should be taken when trying to get rid of body acne on the neck, as this area is far more sensitive.
Stop using all products and see your doctor right away if outbreaks get too bad or you get dryness and peeling.
You may not be able to get acne under control if it gets too bad.
You can get topical or oral medications prescribed to you by your doctor that will help get rid of body acne.
The following are some common treatments for body acne:
* Retin A * Oral Antibiotics * Accutane (Isotretinoin)
Accutane is only used in very severe cases of body acne where other forms of treatment haven’t worked. Accutane carries serious side effects**
As with facial acne, it can take some time to get rid of body acne. It’s not uncommon to go through several different products to try and find what works best for you.
The way to get rid of body acne is with time, patience, and a daily cleansing routine.
Hopefully this information will help you get rid of your body acne. If not, Sue Varlo has created a website full of information on how to get rid of body acne.