Acne on my back

fleagle21

Sounds really random, but try washing your back with anti dandruff shampoo - it contains zinc which should help. Also, keep pestering about being referred to a dermatologist, you're perfectly entitled, because the longer they leave you suffering the more chance you have of permanent scarring. I was prescribed trimethoprim through my dermatologist, which is actually used for urine infections, and that worked a treat for my face - used in conjunction with differin cream it was fab. Differin is apparently a form of the stuff that's used in the evil roaccutane, but no nasty side effects!

tsimehC

Ugh Acne, I've been struggling with them for the last 7 years! >.<

I went to my GP and was prescribed Duac cream which helped a lot, in fact it cleared up all my acne on my face and neck (that's my problem area) but since finishing that treatment, it's come back. I really don't know what to do except go back and get Duac again but apparently that's not good for long-term use. Right now, I'm leaving the unsightly things alone but I feel your anguish.

jenhug

have you tried dead sea salt in your bath water?

*Vikki*

jenhug wrote: »

have you tried dead sea salt in your bath water?

I want to get some of that, but where, do you know?

*Vikki*

fleagle21 wrote: »

Sounds really random, but try washing your back with anti dandruff shampoo - it contains zinc which should help. Also, keep pestering about being referred to a dermatologist, you're prefectly entitled, because the longer they leave you suffering the more chance you have of permanent scarring. I was prescribed trimethoprim through my dermatologist, which is actually used for urine infections, and that worked a treat for my face - used in conjunction with differin cream it was fab. Differin is apparently a form of the stuff that's used in the evil roaccutane, but no nasty side effects!

Thanks I will pester and will ask about those meds you spoke about.

pug_in_a_bed

I sympathsise, nearly 30 and still plagued by it
This site here is a really good forum for sharing advice, experiences etc. I've found it very helpfful

acne.org

GEEGEE8

I've always found talc before bed helps on my back.. I don't get half the deep spots that I used to.. and it's cheap..

jenhug

*Vikki* wrote: »

I want to get some of that, but where, do you know?

health food shops, holland and barret do it, I get mine from my reflexologist, she sells spa find products.
They also do a problem skin/acne range.
http://www.spafindskincare.com/products/problem.htm

I use the products for dry skin as mine is dry and sensitive and now I have found it i'll nbever use anything else. My daughter gets very sore dry skin and their stuff is excellent.

jenhug

do you use an exfoliating loofah on your back also?

*Vikki*

yea I do use a lufa, thanks I will look at your link now.