Guys with backne, heed my advice.

[Rickster]

have to use that stuff at night otherwise my face will sunburn. It works though.

If your going to use it during the day use some SPF 15 face lotion.

[VitriolBlue]

While benzoyl peroxide is good, too much can cause excessive dryness, cracking and flaking and redness. Use it only in 5% or less formulations.

[howardalex]

I bought some and I've been a bit scared to use it after my mate told me about when he used it wrong...

do you need a moisturiser? will a johnson one do?

[NiteHawk]

Originally Posted by VitriolBlue

Cystic acne is a whole different monster. There you have mainly internal factors working against you. Do you take any omega-3,6,9 or fishy oils?

Yes I do actually. My sweat glands also work very well. I sweat easy.

I just know its annoying to have them develop.

[Rickster]

Neutragena has one at 2.5% benozyl peroxide its called ON the spot that is the one i would go for

do you need a moisturiser? will a johnson one do?

i'd only moisturize if you are going outside but if your gonna use it before bed thier is no need. this is the johnson one i used to use if this is the one your talking about

http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/16594/200.jpg

[tampabay3990]

its funny this thread started up because i just started using that proactiv stuff on my face. it made me break out worse at first because it was drawing all the dirt up that i had at the time but now it is clearing up. thats some expensive sh** tho.

[Classik]

Originally Posted by tampabay3990

its funny this thread started up because i just started using that proactiv stuff on my face. it made me break out worse at first because it was drawing all the dirt up that i had at the time but now it is clearing up. thats some expensive sh** tho.

Proactiv didnt work for me, i used it and it got all the dirt out, but then after 2 months it was still just as bad, but my skin looked clearer but i was still breaking out, what was the point... i trashed that **** and now i use a neutrogena acne bar, every morning works like a charm!

[vassille]

What about the stuff used to dry out Poison Ivy. I think it's called Calmine Lotion? or something like that. I very rarely get a pimple, which I'm glad that I do not have to fvck around with this stuff, but this lotion might work. I never used it for pimples but I used a couple of time when I got Poison Ivy from cutting these plants in the back yard. It really dries out anything on your skin

[howardalex]

Originally Posted by Rickster

Neutragena has one at 2.5% benozyl peroxide its called ON the spot that is the one i would go for



i'd only moisturize if you are going outside but if your gonna use it before bed thier is no need. this is the johnson one i used to use if this is the one your talking about

http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/16594/200.jpg

ah nice one dude, that's not the one I meant though - found some of this stuff lying around lol :http://www.johnsonsbabysoft.com/

[VitriolBlue]

Originally Posted by NiteHawk

Yes I do actually. My sweat glands also work very well. I sweat easy.

I just know its annoying to have them develop.

I would take some extra zinc to help heal cystic acne. Talking to a dermatologist wouldn't be a bad idea if they're causing a lot of discomfort for you.

Guys, remember harsher is not better! You want to stick with mild things that'll help heal your skin, not aggravate the condition. Chamomile is great for inflammation and redness. I've fallen in love with a product called TRIOXIL. It's all natural and it really works. Also, there's a lot of new skin care lines out for guys now. Try a few here and there and see what works best for your skin.

Here's the link for Trioxil:
https://www.naturesstore.com/product...ductCode=14073

[TorontoMoFo]

Originally Posted by VitriolBlue

No no! Stop! Dish detergent is horrible for your skin! Take it from me. I'm a girl and a licensed aesthetician (fancy word for skin care expert). If you need something for your back, here's what I recommend: wash affected area twice a day with a MILD cleanser (all natural is best!) and a SOFT bath pouf (harsh cleansers can actually make it worse by triggering your body's sebum production to make up for what's stripped away); Then apply an a topical treatment containing salicylic acid (this will keep your skin cells from piling up on eachother and clogging your pores); Once a week I recommend using a gentle exfoliant such as Juliet's Smooth and Clean (it's all natural and won't make you smell girlie!). Another great acne fighter is tea tree oil. A lot of health stores carry good products with that in it. If you're stuck for time you can wipe down with a disposable towel saturated with witch hazel (it's an excellent astringent and won't cause any irritations). If you must pick or have someone that picks for you, always make sure your hands are clean and treat the area when you are done. I don't recommend picking though! I'm happy to help if there's any more questions!

pffffffft yea whatever...

everybody knows that dish soap is the sh!t, coming from a licensed aesthetician this is complete BS you fool

[dog20]

i also found a solution.

if you take a shower after your workout

1. use cold water all over your body to get sweat off (it closes the pores) then use hot water to open the pores *if you take a shower and dont workout in morning just use hot water

2. use a non-comedogenic soap all over the area and then use a brush to exfoliate.

i use :

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3. pat dry your back and then after it has dried apply Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced lotion

4. after the AHA has dried apply Benzoyl Peroxide - i use 2.5% PM me and i'll tell you where to buy it.

*BP can stain clothing. wait till its completely dry and then its best to wear white clothing. so far it hasn't stained my clothing and i think if you wait till its 100% dry you will be good. This regimen is time consuming it takes 10-15 min.

i forgot to add, the AHA stuff says its for face and neck and for wrinkles. i found this regimen on a site and it was created by someone with bad skin. the AHA should be tested (use a small amount in a little area) on your back to see how it reacts. then if all goes well after a few days, apply it all over.

[Adrian7]

Wont this work?