bacne

[siobhanachu]

Has anyone else had this problem?

Comments

[aelphaba]

I have heard that mixing apple cider vinger (the good kind, not the walmart super clear stuff) with a good amount of water helps clear skin and reduce scars. I have been using it as a toner on my face and it really has improved the texture of my skin but Im not so sure about a large area.

[lennalie]

I agree... I occasionally use a mixture of apple cider vinegar and sugar on my face as a light scrub... I have extremely sensitive skin that is prone to breakouts. It smells terrible, but there's a definite improvement in my skin after I do it.

I guess it would be worth a try? I'm sorry you're having trouble, that's so frustrating! I hope you find something that works for you.

[siobhanachu]

i appreciate the compassion...

[siobhanachu]

that's awesome thanks for the response!

[rowanberries]

If it's that lasting, I think you're fully justified in at least talking to a doctor about what medication options there are.

But if you don't want to do that yet, in theory, although tricky, it is possible to apply masks on your back yourself - Mask of Magnaminty is the recommended one - then shower it off. Also, some lotions - lighter ones, can even out your skin's oil balance so it doesn't overproduce, too. Overproducing oils can be a side effect of stimulating the skin too much, but if it's lasted so long I really think it's likely to be a hormone imbalance. If it is, that's good because it's not because you're doing anything wrong, but bad because it might need more help to go away. :(

[ecwoodburn]

I generally agree with this. I've seen MoM recommended for bacne multiple times, and/or it could be the cleansers you've tried are too drying and need something to balance them out afterwards.

I also agree that if it's been going on for this long with little in the way of results, seeing your PCP or a dermatologist is not an unreasonable next step. Skincare should not cause you this much distress, and if it is, it very well might be something that's out of your immediate control.

Good luck!

good advice

[siobhanachu]

I probably should see a doc and am currently looking into it.

I agree that it could be due to over production of oil, it just seemed like such a strange concept to put lotion on it...it does work on my face.

Thanks for your kindness

[prairiekitty]

here are my two rec's

1. I have a "wash cloth" that is the same material as the scrubby gloves you can buy at bath and body works or body shop, my cloth is very stretchy and long and it is made to use on your back, mine came from the body shop

2. buy Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Oil liquid soap. I swear since I've bought this bottle my skin is so smooth and happy, far fewer bumps.

use both of these together and I bet you'll see improvement

[siobhanachu]

harsh scrubs have produced the meanest bumps but dr bronners is a good suggestion as it has no glycerine it won't over dry and irritate.

great thinking!

[colourlesshade]

I second mudflats. If you're going to use it on your back though, you may want to get a large bar. Because it's soft, it seems to dissolve fairly quickly.

[ewacat]

Mudflats is absolutely ace for this sort of thing, absolutely. First thing I'd recommend, along with MoM or Lemslip.

[themaskedmedea]

I agree with the sentiment that you've certainly exercised a lot of different options, and you would not be remiss in seeing a doctor about it

[siobhanachu]

the water thing has some merit to it although I have moved into different regions with different water treatments and still have the problem.

[themaskedmedea]

That's true, but do keep in mind that many municipalities do add fluoride to the water. I'm fluoride sensitive in terms of my digestive system, so I can't really drink water that's been fluoridated in large quantities. It's never affected my skin, but even in moving around/traveling I know there aren't many places where the water isn't fluoridated.

Best of luck, though. It's an awful situation to deal with. It sounds incredibly painful! I'd definitely try to find a doctor that can help.