Do you have any suggestions for treating acne on my back?

Treating recurring acne?

• I can give a little information about my skin and past treatments, I can't go into it to much or it will take a lot of time,anyhow, I've struggled with acne since age 15 now going on 24 its still around. It's not like I get a pimple here and there or around my cycle, it's constant, last time I was acne free was while I was on antibiotics, I've been on many different types but the last pill did me in for good, went through depression,now I'm seeing a rheumatologist they think I have the drug induced lupas possibly from all the acne antibiotics I've been using. Now it's worse and out of control places I've never had acne I've got it. Is it something I'm eating? Is it hormones? How am I to know? Is there a certian doctor than can lead me in the right medical direction to cure this monster? I really don't ever want to have to take antibiotics, but I don't want to live with the embressment of acne. Thanks in advance.

• Answer:

  DO THESE 4 STEPS TWO TIMES A DAY (MORNING & NIGHT): STEP 1 REQUIRED: Wash Face with warm water and cleanser. (Possibly 3rd time during the day, if super oily or sweating after exercise). Washing your face MORE THAN 2 or 3 times day can produce more oil, acne, and irritation! Using a special face brush has worked wonders for some acne sufferers - Go to Clarisonic website for more information! STEP 2 REQUIRED: Tone Face with liquid toner/astringent STEP 3 OPTIONAL: Treat Face with acne medicine (cream/gel) STEP 4 REQUIRED: Moisturize Face SUGGESTED NATURAL/MEDICINE-FREE PRODUCTS TO TRY Step 1: Purpose Gentle Cleansing Bar by Johnson & Johnson Step 1: Dial Gold Antibacterial Soap. The antibacterial ingredient Triclocarban found in Dial Gold Soap has helped some acne sufferers. Yes, many people say, never use SOAP on your face, but maybe this soap can help your acne. Step 2: Dickinson's Witch Hazel or Thayers Witch Hazel. Witch Hazel is gentle, non-drying, reduces bacteria/swelling, helps prevent acne, minimizes pore size. Step 2: Any brand of "Organic Apple Cider Vinegar With Mother". This type of vinegar will dry out pimples and help fade scars. (Using other types of vinegar will NOT work!). Some people use this vinegar full strength, but I recommend slowly building up to that because the acid in vinegar is strong which can burn and irritate skin. Dilute the vinegar, by mixing 50% vinegar with 50% water (use more water, if needed). When skin gets use to this product, you can SLOWLY decrease the water for a stronger effect. If you use this vinegar treatment, you do NOT need to use other acne-medicine products on your face! Step 4: Neutrogena Oil Free Moisture Step 4: Go to Amazon website and search "oil control moisturizer" and "oil control lotion" to find moisturizers that help reduce oil. Step 4: Lily Of The Desert Aloe Vera Gelly. This is 99% organic, contains vitamin A, C, E! Don't use other brands of aloe, has very little aloe and to much junk in it which can irritate skin! Aloe vera is gentle, helps renew skin cells, heals blemishes/scars. SUGGESTED ACNE-MEDICINE PRODUCTS TO TRY Step 1 Sulfur: Grisi Sulfur Soap Step 2 Glycolic: Prep Skin Refresher by Cellbone Technology Step 3 Sulfur: Pomada De Azufre Sulfur Ointment by De La Cruz Step 3 Glycolic: Alpha Hydrox Oil Free 10% Glycolic AHA by Neoteric Cosmetics Step 4 Glycolic: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion Step 4 Glycolic: Reviva Labs Glycolic Acid Oily Skin Daytime Light Cream Moisturizer MORE IMPORTANT TIPS 1. If the acne ingredient SALICYLIC ACID (Beta Hydroxy Acid - BHA) or BENZOYL PEROXIDE is not healing your acne, try a product containing GLYCOLIC ACID (alpha hydroxy acid - AHA) or SULFUR. (Glycolic Acid will also help fade acne scars). 2. If you are going to use acne medicine, prevent irritation and dryness by using only ONE medicated formula! Decide which ONE formula will have the acne medicine in it: Cleanser, Toner, Treatment, or Moisturizer. The other 3 products that you use should be medicine-free. 3. Make sure face products are labeled OIL-FREE or NON-COMEDOGENIC so they won't cause acne! 4. Keep dirt and bacteria at bay to prevent breakouts! Don't rest hands on face! Don't let phone nor dirty oily hair touch face! Clean glasses often! Use a fresh clean pillowcase every night! Old makeup and makeup tools harbor bacteria, so use fresh makeup and wash/replace makeup tools often! 5. Drinking alot of water, eating alot of fruits and vegetables (especially foods that are rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C), and doing at least of 20 minutes of aerobic exercise on a regular basis will control acne breakouts, help remove toxins, and deliver nutrients to the skin! Read the book, The Clear Skin Diet by Alan C. Logan & Valori Treloar. After exercising, IMMEDIATELY take a shower to remove sweat and dirt! YOU CAN READ THE CUSTOMER REVIEWS AND BUY ALL OF THE ABOVE FACE PRODUCTS, FACE BRUSH, AND BOOK AT AMAZON WEBSITE.