People who suffer from body acne have breakouts primarily on their neck, back and shoulders, although breakouts can occur in many other places as well. Acne can be embarrassing, uncomfortable or downright painful depending on the type, and those who suffer from body acne usually have it for most of their lives.
The only pain I associate with body acne is the pain of embarrassment. One of my current concerns is having an outbreak of blemishes on my back and shoulders during the summer months. It is difficult enough to feel comfortable in a revealing summer outfit without worrying about pimples popping up all over. I hate to think that the months that I spent whipping myself into shape are undermined by body acne that makes me cover up.
Sufferers are not alone, many other people have this affliction, you just don't know it because they are covered up too. Also there are many companies that have dedicated product lines to help you clear up your acne, although there is no one product that will work in all cases.
Most acne products include a compound called benzoyl peroxide. This strong substance dries out the skin as well as any pimples. It needs to be used carefully so as to not over-irritate the skin, and should be kept away from fabric as it will cause colors to fad.
Until someone figures out the cause of acne, treating it may take a few tries to find the product that works best for you. Certain foods have been known to irritate the skin and cause breakouts, so you may want to adjust your diet and see if you have any results. Also make sure that you are always drinking enough water, as hydrating the skin is very important to keeping skin clear.
When you are treating acne, you will want to keep in mind that some areas of your body are more sensitive than others, and when you are treating these areas you need to be careful not to irritate the skin, which could cause the acne to get worse. Treat the skin on the face and neck with products make for sensitive skin, and don't use harsh exfoliates or products containing alcohol. - 15252
The only pain I associate with body acne is the pain of embarrassment. One of my current concerns is having an outbreak of blemishes on my back and shoulders during the summer months. It is difficult enough to feel comfortable in a revealing summer outfit without worrying about pimples popping up all over. I hate to think that the months that I spent whipping myself into shape are undermined by body acne that makes me cover up.
Sufferers are not alone, many other people have this affliction, you just don't know it because they are covered up too. Also there are many companies that have dedicated product lines to help you clear up your acne, although there is no one product that will work in all cases.
Most acne products include a compound called benzoyl peroxide. This strong substance dries out the skin as well as any pimples. It needs to be used carefully so as to not over-irritate the skin, and should be kept away from fabric as it will cause colors to fad.
Until someone figures out the cause of acne, treating it may take a few tries to find the product that works best for you. Certain foods have been known to irritate the skin and cause breakouts, so you may want to adjust your diet and see if you have any results. Also make sure that you are always drinking enough water, as hydrating the skin is very important to keeping skin clear.
When you are treating acne, you will want to keep in mind that some areas of your body are more sensitive than others, and when you are treating these areas you need to be careful not to irritate the skin, which could cause the acne to get worse. Treat the skin on the face and neck with products make for sensitive skin, and don't use harsh exfoliates or products containing alcohol. - 15252
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