Back acne

Hi all,

I used to have acnes on the face and back. Now that those on the face has pretty much cleared up (only occasionally one or two coming up), the back has gone through good or worse times.

The good times were when it's only black or white heads and they haven't been inflamed and the bad were when they get really red and big.

I was on antibiotics before and for too long so I don't want to take any medicine.  Topical treatment doesn't work either.
I want to try natural ways to solve it.  I heard eating healthy, sleep early, exercise and relax is the best way?

I'm 20. Please help

Thanks

[bert3867]

have you tried differin its  a topical medicine, but its the only thing that did work for me. the doctor perscribed it for me.. and it really works.. the eating healthy thing doesnt work. im really active and eat healthy, but i sweat pretty bad and i get pimples anyways. the natural sometimes wont work. you can also go to walmart and get the face wash called seabreeze. i think thats how its spelled but its the best kind of acne medicine and its the most natural. try that stuff

[loiloi]

Hi. Diet has not been proven to affect acne. When we eat, nutrients are carried to organs like the brain and heart first so your skin may not improve from a healthy diet.
Acne is caused by a sensitivity to the effects of androgens (male hormones) in our bodies. These stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce oil which causes spots. Acne is therefore "unfair"; people with healthy lifestyles can still get it. It is a disorder of the sebaceous glands, not a reflection of your diet and lifestyle.
You may need treatment for as long as you are prone to acne. Antibiotics such as Oxytetracycline may need to be taken long term, and most patients can do this without serious side effects.
Bert is right. Differin is a topical syntheitc retinoid which is really effective and generally well tolerated.
Have you discussed Accutane (oral Isotretinoin) with your doctor? This is considered the "gold star" treatment for acne. It is reserved for patients with severe acne which has not responded to other treatments, or who have relapsed after discontinuing therapy. It has many potential side effects but this must be balanced against the fact that 80% of patients experience long term remission from acne after one course lasting 16-24 weeks.
Eloise.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

Treatment for acne may depend on how severe this is. For mild forms, topical medications may suffice. However, for severe nodular or cystic acne, then you may need oral antibiotics for this. As for natural ways to treat acne, I can not give a run down of any natural way that may be deemed effective. Several factors affect acne including genetic factors. Stress and certain food intake also contribute.

Avoid eating spicy food and try to use a milder and hypoallergenic cream or body wash. These will be able to help. Acne may sometimes have a dermatitic component. Thus, it is important to avoid abrasive cleansers or products on the body.