Body acne can be found on the chest area, back and shoulder area, and even on the rear end in many cases. There is no known cause for acne in general and body acne is even more confusing. Some believe that it is a possible sign of more severe blemishes that are painful to the touch or are unusually large. Most of us find body acne to be an annoyance rather than a painful experience.
Body acne prevents a person from enjoying life to its fullest. They will generally be too embarrassed by their body acne to wear swimwear or anything else that may show the areas of their bodies where their breakouts are. Imagine going though life having to cover up all the time because you don't want anyone to see that you have acne on parts of your body.
Sufferers are not alone, many other people have this affliction, you just don't know it because they are covered up too. Also there are many companies that have dedicated product lines to help you clear up your acne, although there is no one product that will work in all cases.
The major ingredient in the treatment of body acne is benzoyl peroxide and this is great news to thrifty individuals like my self. One thing to remember when using peroxide is that it takes the color out of fabrics, so make sure to use caution when applying the peroxide to the area and make sure to keep fabrics away until the peroxide is completely dry.
Finding the cause of the breakouts would be very helpful, but no one really knows what actually causes pimples. There are a number of theories, but none have been proved beyond a doubt. Some body acne can be made worse by an irritant. Watch to see where you tend to break out and you may find that there is an external source for the pimples. Some fabrics can wreak havoc on the skin. Tight clothing can cause breakouts as well.
No matter what product you are using, treat your face and neck separate from the rest of your body, as the face and neck are much more sensitive and will react badly to harsh treatments. Try to find a gentle cleanser that contains only a small percentage of benzoyl peroxide. If it doesn't start to clear up the acne, then try something a bit stronger. - 16003
Body acne prevents a person from enjoying life to its fullest. They will generally be too embarrassed by their body acne to wear swimwear or anything else that may show the areas of their bodies where their breakouts are. Imagine going though life having to cover up all the time because you don't want anyone to see that you have acne on parts of your body.
Sufferers are not alone, many other people have this affliction, you just don't know it because they are covered up too. Also there are many companies that have dedicated product lines to help you clear up your acne, although there is no one product that will work in all cases.
The major ingredient in the treatment of body acne is benzoyl peroxide and this is great news to thrifty individuals like my self. One thing to remember when using peroxide is that it takes the color out of fabrics, so make sure to use caution when applying the peroxide to the area and make sure to keep fabrics away until the peroxide is completely dry.
Finding the cause of the breakouts would be very helpful, but no one really knows what actually causes pimples. There are a number of theories, but none have been proved beyond a doubt. Some body acne can be made worse by an irritant. Watch to see where you tend to break out and you may find that there is an external source for the pimples. Some fabrics can wreak havoc on the skin. Tight clothing can cause breakouts as well.
No matter what product you are using, treat your face and neck separate from the rest of your body, as the face and neck are much more sensitive and will react badly to harsh treatments. Try to find a gentle cleanser that contains only a small percentage of benzoyl peroxide. If it doesn't start to clear up the acne, then try something a bit stronger. - 16003
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