Remedies for Acne on My Back
By Hope123
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RE: Remedies for Acne on My Back
My husband had really bad red bumps on his back like acne and I bought him the neutrogena bar soap (not the pump kind) and it made a HUGE difference. I mean I could tell a difference in a week, You should try that.
Post by jesikarena
RE: Remedies for Acne on My Back
I had this problem for years. Turned out I was allergic to milk and milk products.
Now I get my calcium other ways and my skin is so much clearer. I also break out in small painful white pimples when I eat eggs so I avoid them. Weird but true!!
Post by Coolcook
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Acne is one of the manifestations of candida, lovely stuff, candida. I've had adult acne for over 40 years & I have recently found that white vinegar, rubbed in well & let to dry & do it often. I keep a small squeeze bottle with the vinegar in it around in places, so I remember. The candida can't handle the lower Ph & it leaves a slight residue, which keeps killing it. Most important time to use it, though, is 1st thing in the morning, after showers & before going to sleep, but for it to really get at it, do it about 5-6x a day.
Post by c t
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Try putting milk of magnesia on the acne after a shower/bath when your skin is clean and dry. Rub MoM on, let dry and get dressed. I read about this in the "People's Pharmacy" column in my local newspaper today. There is also a website, peoplespharmacy.co where you can look this up under home remedies.
Post by Omanana
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When you're in the shower the warm/hot water opens your pores. In order to avoid those pores to get clogged with oil
lean forward in the shower when you wet and wash and rinse your hair! That helped a~lot..I also use peroxide on my back it dries up the spots. Drink plenty of water,and shower regularly and wear your hair up off your neck and back. Good Luck!
Post by faithnotfear
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I would buy those Stridex type pads that have salicylic acid as their main ingredient & have your partner wipe your back down with them 3 times a day. If these are too drying, you could replace them with an astringent (sold at a drug or grocery store) & round cotton pads. Your goal is to get rid of bacteria (which causes acne) Swimming in a chlorinated pool will also help. Some people get relief from a bit of sunshine, but with some it only exacerbates the problem. (The sun always helped me) Be sure to wash the area or wipe the area down with astringent pads after your short stay in the sun & never lay in the sun with any meds on your back because they may react with the sun.
* Another VERY helpful thing is GSE (Grapefruit Seed Extract). You buy it at a health food store. It's a natural antibacterial which kills germs. Be sure to first dilute it in water! (or you could burn your skin). You'll only need about a dozen drops in 6 - 8 ounces of water because it's so concentrated. It costs around $12 for a small bottle of the GSE liquid. Don't buy the powder, or take any oral capsules. Buy only the Liquid GSE. Apply it (mixed with water) with the round 100% cotton make-up removal pads (from the dollar store or any drug store). DO this in place of the Srtidex pads 3 times a day.
* It also helps to mostly wear white 100% cotton T-shirts & bleach them every time you wash them. The bleach gets rid of any bacteria.
* As far as soap goes. I'd recommend using a quality dandruff shampoo (like Head & shoulders-Gentle) to wash only your back with because dandruff is caused by a scalp fungus. Dandruff shampoos kill this fungus & may help your back (many people get back or body fungus in the summer). GSE can also be added to your regular liquid soap to wash your back with. Adding GSE will turn your soap into a natural antibacterial soap. Do NOT use a store-brand knockoff dandruff shampoo (like a Safeway brand) because these made different & are WAY too harsh & VERY drying.
Try not to take any oral acne medication (from the dermatologist) because taking daily meds can cause a whole range of other problems... Taking daily tetracycline & erythromycin (for acne) caused my partner to have many other health problems including colitis.
Post by Cyinda
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