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My name is Elly and I am 18 years old. I live in Michigan and I graduated High School in '07. I'm currently attending a great college, but I'm home for the summer. It's too nice outside to sit on the computer all day, so I might not be as active on here as I would like.

I guess a good way to describe me is experienced. I've discovered a lot about life and I can't wait to discover more... while having fun at the same time of course! ...BUT, like everyone, I have experienced things in life that I rather wish I hadn't. And I also feel that those bad experiences qualify me to help others with this column.

I have been in a serious relationship for over two and a half years now. I personally know that love is a difficult thing to nurture. It takes a lot of work. Life is NOT a fairytale where two people can simply love each other and everything will just fall into place. It doesn't work like that in the real world.

People on Advicenators are starting to disappoint me. Everyone says "ooh I want to help! I've experienced EVERYTHING!" Yet, I can't tell you how many questions I see with answers like "you could have googled that" or "we're not going to do your homework" or "I'm so sick of 'wow does he like me?!' questions." I used to sort of be like that, but now I realize how hypocritical that is. If I know the answer to a question, I will answer to the best of my ability without making you feel stupid for asking it in the first place. Advicenators is going to turn into a pretty nasty place if people just keep brushing off questions like that.

Rate or don't rate. I really don't care. But don't give me a 1 just because I tell you something you don't want to hear. Go to your mom for advice if you want sugarcoated answers.

I can give excellent advice on:
relationships/sex
friendship
family issues
anything about animals (i worked at a vet for several years)
college

advice

I have been getting acne on my back and like upper chest. I don't know how to get rid of it.
I am a dancer, I dance 5 times a week, but i wear different leotards, but could that be causing it? like all the sweat and ew. aha
i try to wash my back as best as possible in the shower, but thats easier said than done. what can i do to get rid of this?
thanks

Try Neutrogena Acne Body Wash. It's one of the best out there and it works. I've used it. Get a back scrubber so you know you're getting all the areas back there.

From now on, when you wash your leotards, use a detergent that has no fragrance. Like the kind that's meant for sensitive skin. That should help because scented detergent can irritate your skin even more. Tide is a good brand. Their sensitive skin formula is in a green and white bottle.

I'm sure you know this, but never wear the same leotard two days in a row. If there was sweat on it, it could most definitely cause more acne.

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(Rating: 5) yepyepyep. thanks!
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