zits on my shoulder and back /sad

Charming Notion

i have these nasty little whiteheads all over my shoulder and upperback. since i've lost weight and spring is just ahead, i don't want these horrible lil' buggers ruining how i look!! i take special interest in them when i wash in the shower, yet they don't seem to be improving. also, the texture of the skin isn't rough, more like greasy almost. any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!

Brio

My back has not been as smooth lately and I was wondering if it was from conditioner. My hair is longer now, and when I condition, my hair hit the tops of my shoulders and upper back.

I've been trying to be more careful, clipping my hair up, making sure I rise my back really good, or rinsing upside down.

Not sure if that's what is causing yours or mine, but just a thought.

Charming Notion

yeah, i've been thinking the same thing, Brio...but i've had them on my shoulders since i was a kid, before i knew how to care for my hair [haha].

briccagrl

You could try Panoxyl Bar. You should be able to find it at any drugstore....come in 5 and 10%.... It has Benzoyl peroxide it. Just be sure to rinse well

rouquinne

and don't forget to exfoliate with a soft bristle back brush!

whatever you do - DO NOT USE A LOOFAH!!!!

they really tear at your skin!!

modegrrl

I have the same deal and a product with salicylic acid works for me. In the middle of the day I wipe off the oil with Stridex pads. I do use a benzoyl peroxide cream on some of the worse blemishes. I have them all the time, but it gets worse when I have PMS. Strangely, I don't really get acne on my face.

echokitten

modegrrl wrote:

I have the same deal and a product with salicylic acid works for me. In the middle of the day I wipe off the oil with Stridex pads. I do use a benzoyl peroxide cream on some of the worse blemishes. I have them all the time, but it gets worse when I have PMS. Strangely, I don't really get acne on my face.

ITA ...I also use a spray bottle filled with salicyllic acid toner(Noxema Brand) and spray on right after showering. I seem to get back-acne year around. But it gets bad around PMS occasionally and sometimes occasionally in the summer.

Koukla72

echokitten wrote:

modegrrl wrote:

I have the same deal and a product with salicylic acid works for me. In the middle of the day I wipe off the oil with Stridex pads. I do use a benzoyl peroxide cream on some of the worse blemishes. I have them all the time, but it gets worse when I have PMS. Strangely, I don't really get acne on my face.

ITA ...I also use a spray bottle filled with salicyllic acid toner(Noxema Brand) and spray on right after showering. I seem to get back-acne year around. But it gets bad around PMS occasionally and sometimes occasionally in the summer.

Yup, me too! I also get a back facial every three or four months, and make sure one of them is right before summer. It feels so luxurious and leaves my back sooo silky smooth afterwards, and not a pimple in sight. I love them!

life's hard for a curl

body washes with salicyic acid work to keep skin free of breakouts. Nutrogena makes one, and Nature's Gate (found in health food stores) too.

JuicyTube

And if that doesn't work, you could always try Head & Shoulders =]

luvmylocs

yes i was going to second the head and shoulders. i found about it here. the active ingredient is zinc....try it...it's cheap so if it doesn't work you're not out of a lot of money. i use my olay microdermabrasion on my shoulders and upper back too..