Question 1

do the birth control pills that improve girls' acne also help decrease their body hair?

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Yes...read on.: The point of ocp's to prevent acne and unwanted hair growth is to decrease the circulating levels of testosterone in your body.   Birth control pills decrease free testosterone by increasing liver production of a hormone that binds up testosterone.  Unwanted hair that is already there won't likely improve, but new unwanted hair growth should be prevented.  Acne should also decrease after 2-3 month.

Question 2

what should i do for body acne?

Accepted Answer

Systemic Rx: Acne on the trunk usually requires systemic rx. This is your physician's domain. If you're offered, say, tetracycline 500 2x/day, plus a topical agent, it'll probably do the trick. For the tough cases, Isotretinoin usually works.

Question 3

how can you clear up body acne?

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Systemic Rx: This generally requires systemic treatment. If tetracycline 500 2x/day doesn't clear you up, it's time to consider isotretinoin. Your physician may also offer topical treatment. Good luck, and remember this is a non-lifestyle-related, chronic serious disease.

Question 4

what works against terrible body acne?

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Severe acne: Acne on the trunk that you describe as "terrible" is probably deep cystic acne. You have a right to treatment with isotretinoin. Nothing else will work. If you are a female, be sure to get worked up for an underlying hormonal problem. The medication is powerful and not altogether pleasant, but if the diagnosis is correct you will get a good result.

Question 5

what is the best way to cure body acne?

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Systemic Rx: Acne on the chest, back, and shoulders almost always requires systemic rx. Your physician may start with something like tetracycline 500 2x/day plus perhaps a topical agent, or you may eventually need isotretinoin. There are home remedies that won't be so effective & you're free to try these as well. Acne's a serious, treatable disease & you deserve effective rx.

Question 6

is there some kind of body wash for acne?

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Pick ingredients: Most over the counter acne products have the same few active ingredients, anything with salicylic acid is likley going to help, 2% is probably best for most. 10% glycolic acid washes can be helpful. Benzoyl peroxide washes can be great for acne, but hard on your skin, ie drying, redness etc. If you are having problems controlling acne, call your family doc!

Question 7

what causes body acne? how can i control it?

Accepted Answer

Clogged oil glands: Clogged oil glands just like in other spots.  Wash with benzoyl peroxide to open up the pores.

Question 8

how can i most effectively clear up body acne?

Accepted Answer

Systemic Rx: You'll need a physician's care. Often the combination of topical benzoyl peroxide and a systemic antibiotic such as tetracycline 500 2x/day is sufficient.

Question 9

i have acne all over my body. please what do i do?

Accepted Answer

See derm: See your dermatologist to make sure this is acne. Usually acne affects face and upper body only.

Question 10

i got a lot off acne all over my body what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Another infection?: Acne doesn't get all over the body. Acne tends to be on the face, neck, upper back, upper chest, and hairy areas of the scalp (sometimes in pubic hair areas). If a person is getting pimples everywhere, he may have folliculitis, which can be an infection due to bacteria. Folliculitis can be caused by MRSA (antibiotic-resistant bacteria) and needs antibiotics from a doctor.

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