Skin infection, disease, or parasitic? HELP!

[jimmyjones34]

I think I have a skin disease, infection or a parasitic situation and I really have no idea what it is. i've been dealing with this for about 4 years and it's really getting to me emotionally now

here is a picture http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y400/JimmyJones2/20130418_183315_zps62140b01.jpg

does it have to do with my skin follicles?

[jemma116]

Hope you do well.
Best wishes.

[jimmyjones34]

Thanks a lot! I'm going to have to hold on because of the finals coming up at school, I will definitely go to the doctors this summer. Only about a month away. It being on the back, stomach, slightly on the chest is all very depressing...especially the fact that I had to deal with this all through out highschool ugh

[jemma116]

Because I have suffered with it myself.

I have had it on my face and still get it from time to time.
Keeping the area clean is the only thing I can suggest, but it won't get rid of them.  I had to resort to antibiotics.

Go swimming and don't worry about it.

[jimmyjones34]

Another one of these users also stated that they might think it might be a folliculitis...I'm curious how much do you know about this? Is there any home remedies that you can suggest? It's been almost 4 years, and it's really starting to hurt me emotionally as I can't ever go take my shirt off in public when going swimming or something! if you need more pics to identify lemme know!

[jemma116]

I have looked at your photo and as you have small pustules, it appears that this is folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles.

I suggest you go and see your doctor who may feel that a course of antibiotics or an antibiotic cream may help.

Make sure that you wash regularly and wear clean clothing.  The reason I say this, is because I do not know if you work with cars and oily rags can cause problems on the skin from dirty overalls.

Best wishes