acne all over

ladysmokeater · 08-04-2006, 03:40 AM

as a teen i had pimples on my face some and on my back.
As an 29 yr old adult I get them every place. My back, my face, my neck, my head, my chest, my thighs, and even on my butt cheeks (gross I know). I know its worse with some of my cycle than in other times. Shoot, Ive even had some on my back so big and painful that I couldnt sleep on my back at all! I tried this great sulfer soap that I found in the hispanic section of the Dollar General and it worked wonders, but, I smelled like a rotten egg when I started to sweat so I had to give it up. Any one else have acne all over. geeze!

littlelisa_87 · 08-04-2006, 04:50 AM

I DO!!!!! I feel your pain!!!!! It is SO frustrating. I was on Diane35 and it did NOTHING for my acne. I have some zits on my face, some on my back and chest, and occassionally i'll have one or two on my legs and bum, so I know exactly what you mean. I'm starting Yasmin now to see if it will help.
When I get those big gross zits, I usually rub peroxide on them to dry them out, but it doesnt always work. Believe it or not, TOOTHPASTE actually works wonders as a spot treatment for big nasty zits.
Doesn't matter what I do, they come back- Always had them, always will. =(
I hate wearing tank tops because it's soo noticeable that it's embarassing, and i've only recently been able to be comfortable naked with my bf.. I never liked it when he'd kiss my shoulders or chest, but things have really improved as far as that goes.
The only thing I can suggest is to drink a lot of water? I know that will flush out impurities that may be a cause of acne. It's very important to eat well and not have foods high in oil and fat.
I hope this is some help.. I'm also struggling =(

LepHysteria · 08-07-2006, 10:32 PM

I'm in the same boat with you gals.
I get acne on my neck, throat, face, chin, and back (along the bra line). Sometimes I'll even get ingrown hairs (I like to call them ... I REFUSE TO HAVE ACNE IN THESE PLACES) on my tush, inbetween my thighs, and on my "hair down there" patch. Yes it sucks!

I have DH assist with popping the buggers on my back. They appear right in the way of my bra, so yeah, they're a pain!

Drinking water is really the only thing that works for me. When I drink 3 liters + a day, for several days, then I find that my skin looks much better. It was hard at first to drink that much, but I just ONLY drink water now, and cut out sodas and tea, and Im surprised at how easy it is

Hope this helps

fuzzymel · 08-15-2006, 09:45 PM

I have found water helps.

Problem is as soon as I get run down they come back!

Very very frustrating. There is a very irritating one on my neck and I am sure everyone stares at it. I will give toothpaste a try tonight. Thanks for the tips.

((casie)) · 08-17-2006, 06:12 PM

Guess what I am doing today?? drinkin H2 o!! LOL
I have delt with body acne since I was a kid. I think it has mentally scared me as well. The slightest bump...I refuse to wear a sleevless, or tank top. It drives my husband crazy.
But the way I look at it, he doesnt first hand deal with this. I do. Last summer I walked around almost bunndled up...cause it was so bad. None of my friends have it that bad. (only one is PCOS) so why do I have too??
This year, I had it undercontrol waay before summer..so I thinkin 5 years, I have worn more tanks and backlesss shirts than EVER. Its nice to feel so "cute" and not like i am hiding something.

I wish they would go away. I would feel better if I saw at least 5 other girls with the same problem on a night out...I wouldnt feel so "icky" ... I know i am mean. I really dont wish this upon anyone else...but hey. I hope you know what I mean.

peace and luv girls