It has always bothered you for the longest time. Not only are you suffering from facial acne, you also have it in other parts? It has made you feel very conscious especially when swimming or just simply strolling by the shore. You can't show some skin because all others would see are the bumps in your neck, shoulders and back. What are you to do to get rid of your body acne? Here are very helpful tips you can follow to eliminate those unwanted acne all over.
1. Be mindful of your hygiene. Ensure that you take a bath at least twice a day. Remember that acne comes from build up of sebum and keratin. When pores are clogged because of these two, you are sure to suffer from acne. Taking a bath gets rid of excess oils and other impurities that can lead to acne build up if not washed. This may even do the trick. You will be surprised. You may not even need to go see your dermatologist for additional treatment.
2. When taking a bath, be sure to use a soap that's high in sulfur. Be sure that this soap is recommended by your dermatologist. Use this soap as instructed. Sulfur in the soap helps unclog the pores making it easier to rinse off excess oils and impurities. Use the soap on face and the whole body concentrating on those with acne.
3. Invest on creams or ointments with Benzoyl Peroxide as its main ingredient. Benzoyl Peroxide is very effective in attacking acne. Apply it liberally on acne spots all over the body. It is best though to have this applied on parts other than the face since Benzoyl Peroxide is known to make the skin because of its potency. Go for higher dosage especially for acne that's bigger than a usual pimple.
4. Never pop any acne spot either on the face or in different body parts. Popping the acne may make things worse as infection risk is much higher. Instead of getting it away, it may even become bigger and more difficult to manage. Let your dermatologist do this for you.