well, i have acne on my back and on my chest, more on my back though.. i'm like super self concious about it. and i want to get something to help make it go away, but i talked to my mom about it and she said i should be happy the way i am and learn to live with what i look like. ughh! i wanna be able to wear whatever i want and not have to worry about acne.. is there a way i can convince my mom into letting me buy something to get rid of it, i would really like it gone before school starts up again. Also, is there any products that you would recommend?
thanks in advance.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? PH03N1X answered Wednesday July 25 2007, 6:32 pm: there is a lotion or gel type thingi called freederm which is available at pharmacys or places like boots or something or possibly any body shops also clean and clear or clearsil not sure if its the same thing could also help and in the mean while you could always put on a little bit of foundation if that would help just try to use products like that on a daily basis that should help it go away before school starts oh and it would also be good to ask your G.P/ DOCTOR he.she should be able to recomment what is the best for you! hope this helps x [ PH03N1X's advice column | Ask PH03N1X A Question ]
Courtney answered Wednesday July 25 2007, 4:17 pm: Pro-active would help the acne on your face and everywhere else, and you probably shouldn't drink soda's much at all b/c that only contributes to acne. However, I think that your mother is right. Being content and complacent w/ yourself just the way that you are is very important b/c there's just going to be another problem from so on. Just learn to love yourself THE WAY THAT YOU ARE, and embrace all that's apart of you which is a contributing factor to ones sexuality and I don't mean gay, straight or bisexual. BE COMFORTABLE WITH YOURSELF OR YOU'LL NEVER BE ABLE TO TRULY FIND YOURSELF or significant other. Hope I was some help. Bye. [ Courtney's advice column | Ask Courtney A Question ]
thebecka answered Wednesday July 25 2007, 3:58 pm: Use the same acne wash you use on your face on your back and chest. Make sure it has Salicylic Acid in it or Benzoyl Peroxide or else it wont fight acne (Salicylic Acid is generally used for more sensitive skin) Also, buy a loofah or a bush and scrub the areas with acne every time you shower. Most of the stuff you can buy in the store are mostly the same because they all either have Salicylic Acid in it or Benzoyl Peroxide, so ask your mom to take you to the dermatologist. They will prescribe you some cremes to use. They will either give you something you can use on both your face and your body, but might give you something specifically for your body acne. I use Differin and I apply it to both my face and body and it works really well.
You'll have to experiment with different products to find one that works really well.
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