Acne?

Im a 19 year old lad and when I got up my mum said ''whats that all over your back?'' so I looked in the mirror and to my horror I have spots all over it. It doesnt seem to be a rash just normal spots but I havent had acne since I was 15, and never had it on my back before.

Dunno what to do!!!

Reply 1

leona

12

You can get pills from your GP if its bad. Oh, and a cream of some sort I think.

Reply 2

white_haired_wizard

16

Its a difficult topic - you hear about all sorts of advice/information....some sources i've read say what you eat doesn't do things, i.e. having spots and acne is nothing to do with a poor diet for example - which quite frankly i find absurd, through personal experience too - to quote "you are what you eat"....inevitably in ideal world, to be drug free is best, but if you are trying hard to improve the situation of your skin through natural means - good exercise and food/drink intake....and its not working, then go to the GP, i did this and i went through probably about 4-5 different courses, none of which worked - the 'end of the line' treatment is something called roaccutane, and of course, some people have laser treatment.

Hormones and lifestyle - i think the latter has much to say regarding spots and acne...good healthy diet and exercise really helps, but if doesnt work, go to the GP and get something prescribed. With regards to my experience of roaccutane, "the drugs don't work, they just make you worseeee" relates - aka the verve.

Reply 3

slk999

15

I have it on my back too and shoulders. I have been taking Oxytetracycline for 2 months now and haven't noticed drastic changes. But I don't really go swimming, so it's not a problem. I'll re-visit my GP in half term and see if I can get referred to the dermetologist like my sister did.

Reply 4

clairey87

1

I had acne all over my back and I still have a little there now. It's nothing to do with your diet or exercising! It's just something that happens. I went to the Dr who put me on a roll-on sort of thing which didn't work. I was then put on Erythromicin tablets and they didn't work so the Dr sent me to the dermotologist. I was then put on Isotrexin which really really helped. Go to your Dr about it because they can help you. Be prepared to wait for a few months before you see any results though x x x x

Reply 5

slk999

15

clairey87

I had acne all over my back and I still have a little there now. It's nothing to do with your diet or exercising! It's just something that happens. I went to the Dr who put me on a roll-on sort of thing which didn't work. I was then put on Erythromicin tablets and they didn't work so the Dr sent me to the dermotologist. I was then put on Isotrexin which really really helped. Go to your Dr about it because they can help you. x x x x

Isotrexin works btw, like claire said.

Reply 6

iceman_jondoe

18

luckily i have only mild ace on my face whcih has cleared up alot now.....i use something called zineryth its an applicator to the skin...works well

Reply 7

clairey87

1

There are so many different treatments out there, it's just a case of finding one that works well for you but it's worth it in the end! :smile:

Reply 8

Candy-Kills

1

most of the times its a reaction to something u eat. i had some blood test done and they told me to stop eating certain foods. i have practically no acne at all now, try it :smile:

Reply 9

G4ry

1

rich_

Isotrexin works btw, like claire said.

I've got that stuff - just started it about a week ago. Sounds promising...

Reply 10

clairey87

1

Yep, give it time to work....i think it says in the pack to give it around 2-3 months until you look for any change

Reply 11

white_haired_wizard

16

Candy-Kills

most of the times its a reaction to something u eat. i had some blood test done and they told me to stop eating certain foods. i have practically no acne at all now, try it :smile:

anyone who says having a healthy diet and exercising regularly doesn't help the condition of the skin, is bullshítting. You're SPOT on.

Reply 12

username30638

13

Anonymous

Im a 19 year old lad and when I got up my mum said ''whats that all over your back?'' so I looked in the mirror and to my horror I have spots all over it. It doesnt seem to be a rash just normal spots but I havent had acne since I was 15, and never had it on my back before.

Dunno what to do!!!

What you have, my friend, is bacne.

http://www.acne-resource.org/acne-skin-care/bacne-info.html - hope this helps!

The only times I ever get it myself is when I am a student, having to carry a backpack all the time and walking everywhere. During my gap year it completely cleared, but now I've started Uni it has flared up again. Apparently one of the main causes is sweat that can not escape... a way of avoiding it is to not wear tight fitting t-shirts, and choose materials that allow your skin to "breathe". Also washing every time you do something very physical can help :biggrin:

Reply 13

db

17

depends on whether it's acne vulgaris or acne roasatia (sp.), for the more common one anything works really (within reason) if it's sore and tight and red you would have to take tablets

Reply 14

HWD

Go to this site, this product seems to be working, you can get it from the pharmacy for a reasonable price, I give it a try! http://www.zinplex.co.za/

Reply 15

ElHierro

white_haired_wizard

anyone who says having a healthy diet and exercising regularly doesn't help the condition of the skin, is bullshítting. You're SPOT on.

That is absolute nonsense.

Reply 16

singforme

my friend had a virus that made him break out in acne-like spots on his back and neck. it could be something like that if you haven't noticed it before.
go to your gp, see what's going on for sure though.

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