body acne

[bud2.0]

yeah what the title says i hardly have acne on my face but i have it on both my upper upper arms near my shoulders and also above my right nipple (i'm a guy) is there any way to get rid of it i have tried using clean and clear but it doesn't work, please help it's weird and does any one else have that

[Narwhale343]

I get it on my upper arms like right near my biceps.. Espically in the mornings but only in math. It's weird. I also get pimples on my arms.

[byee]

Acne on the upper body/arms/shoulders is fairly common, and is caused by the same things that cause it on the face: An inflammation of the sebaceous (oil) glands. And, the treatment is the same: Keep it clean, wash daily (but not agggressively, and do NOT pop!), a little astringent rinse, and zit cream over a period of time. If it does not improve, or worsens, it should be seen by a dermatologist (skin doc). He can prescribe meds that will stop it.

Acne is more than 'ugly' or embarassing. Left untreated, it can leave scars and discoloration. If those pimples get worse, or don't respond to washing and OTC zit creams, go to the doc!

[bud2.0]

I get it on my upper arms like right near my biceps.. Espically in the mornings but only in math. It's weird. I also get pimples on my arms.

no you don't under stand i mean all the time

[ian est la bombe]

there are other products,
oxy has bars of soap used to clear up body acne.

i am currently using Neutrogena for my face and it is working great.

just try a few more products.
and if you don't already, try to wash up a few more times then you do now.
if things still don't get better you might want to think about going to a dermatologist (skin doctor) they may have something stronger or even a prescription to help you.

[Truth]

I've seen people with horrible body acne, i dont mind though. I have horrible face acne, so who cares? =]

[Skeln]

Yeah, I suggest you wash your body every day with soap very well when you take a shower. (But as Sam said, not roughly, just thoroughly wash your upper body).

You might want to try a different type of acne cream if it doesn't help with the acne. Who knows, it might be helping but because you sue it you can't. Try not using the acne gel, then decide whether it helps or not.

Alot of people have this problem, not just you. Most kids understand and don't bother mentioning acne, so yea I don't think there's m,uch to worry about unless the pimples get even larger.