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[TheGoodSon]

alaskahaynes, on 18 April 2012 - 12:28 AM, said:

I'm a 23 year old female, and I've had back acne since I was 11. I also break out on my chest, neck, upper stomach, upper arms/shoulders... pretty much every where. I have never worn tanks tops, worn a bikini in public, etc.

I just ordered the regimen system and I am praying that it works, because I have tried everything. OTC, proactiv, clinique, prescription medications, tanning, natural treatments, tea tree oil, vitamins, etc. Nothing has worked. They work for people I know, but I think after 12 years, I'm just resistent.

I'm sure most females just lurk due to insecurities.

^ This! well i'm a guy so I don't have to worry bout being caught in a bikini.... Or do i? DUN DUN DUN!!!! Haha jk
Ya i definately don't wear sleeveless or low cut shirts. I probably only have one in my entire wardrobe lol.

GingerBelle, on 22 April 2012 - 01:44 AM, said:

I'm a girl and my back and chest acne is much more severe than my facial acne, when i have a bad breakout on my back and chest i just tend to hide it with crew neck tops or scarfs. we're good at hiding it haha .

Yep I have pretty much the same problem. For some reason lately it's died down quite a bit. There isn't as much "active" acne but of course there's still ALOT of scarring. Ohh!! Try this, though i'm not sure if it's what made the difference, I often keep my shirt off when i'm in my room to let things "breath". Maybe I should have done some before and after photos or something, but if you were able to run your hand down my back you could probably feel how flat the scarring has become.

Brunnhilde, on 15 May 2012 - 04:39 PM, said:

I have it...really bad.Been YEARS and nothing has helped it, except Accutane. I am trying to treat it topically now with zero luck. It's all over my chest,too. Definitely a hormonal imbalance.Lucky me!

Speaking of hormoone imbalance... you're not drinking milk are you? Though my face is always really oily it doesn't break out like it used too. I bought milk and cereal which I ate for like a week and BOOM! I broke ouy like crazy! It faded as soon stopped eating it and now i'm afraid of breakfast!
Edit: Bacon, Egg & Cheese buscuits are here to stay!!!

Edited by TheGoodSon, 22 May 2012 - 12:59 PM.

[pandaroo]

I bought the reigme for my bacne, glad to know I'm not the only one!

[TheGoodSon]

^ keep me posted on how that works out ok?

[Faerie87]

I kind of have bacne, it's very mild. It used to be worse and I have some scars back there cos of it. I used to use Neutrogena anti bacterial shower gel, and there was a t-zone one too. (they don't seem to sell them anymore tho) I also used to use t-zone medicated body spray, which actually worked pretty well. I have some blackheads on my chest now and again. It's not really an issue, my face bothers me a lot more.

[TheGoodSon]

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:

I kind of have bacne, it's very mild. It used to be worse and I have some scars back there cos of it. I used to use Neutrogena anti bacterial shower gel, and there was a t-zone one too. (they don't seem to sell them anymore tho) I also used to use t-zone medicated body spray, which actually worked pretty well. I have some blackheads on my chest now and again. It's not really an issue, my face bothers me a lot more.

Do you sweat alot? Perhaps sweat has something to do with it. When i'm out playin basketball im sweatin hard all over. I always take a shower right after...and probably use like 5 different soaps lol. perhaps i'm different than most but no matter how oily my face gets it never stops me from going in public. There's just way too much fun to be had.

[Faerie87]

TheGoodSon, on 24 May 2012 - 06:52 PM, said:

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:

I kind of have bacne, it's very mild. It used to be worse and I have some scars back there cos of it. I used to use Neutrogena anti bacterial shower gel, and there was a t-zone one too. (they don't seem to sell them anymore tho) I also used to use t-zone medicated body spray, which actually worked pretty well. I have some blackheads on my chest now and again. It's not really an issue, my face bothers me a lot more.

Do you sweat alot? Perhaps sweat has something to do with it. When i'm out playin basketball im sweatin hard all over. I always take a shower right after...and probably use like 5 different soaps lol. perhaps i'm different than most but no matter how oily my face gets it never stops me from going in public. There's just way too much fun to be had.

Nah I don't sweat an awful lot, just normal really, apart from when its hot weather (like the heatwave we are currently experiencing in the UK). Well I don't let my face stop me from going out, I use foundation to cover and the other day I actually tried going out without make up on. It felt liberating! I had a bit of redness but no breakouts on that day.

[TheGoodSon]

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 08:10 PM, said:

[Nah I don't sweat an awful lot, just normal really, apart from when its hot weather (like the heatwave we are currently experiencing in the UK). Well I don't let my face stop me from going out, I use foundation to cover and the other day I actually tried going out without make up on. It felt liberating! I had a bit of redness but no breakouts on that day.

How are you with sunlight? i play ALOT of basketball outdoors in the summer and often go fishing on a boat in the middle of the river with no cover. When i come back indoors i notice i look strangely sunburnt lol. i wear sunscreen though (propbably the only person in my family who aboslutely has to).

[Faerie87]

TheGoodSon, on 24 May 2012 - 08:15 PM, said:

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 08:10 PM, said:

[Nah I don't sweat an awful lot, just normal really, apart from when its hot weather (like the heatwave we are currently experiencing in the UK). Well I don't let my face stop me from going out, I use foundation to cover and the other day I actually tried going out without make up on. It felt liberating! I had a bit of redness but no breakouts on that day.

How are you with sunlight? i play ALOT of basketball outdoors in the summer and often go fishing on a boat in the middle of the river with no cover. When i come back indoors i notice i look strangely sunburnt lol. i wear sunscreen though (propbably the only person in my family who aboslutely has to).

Do u mean if the sun makes my acne worse? I haven't noticed so probably not. I have only ever burnt once, on my nose when I was out all day doing a charity run. Otherwise I like to think being half Arab has given me some natural protection lol. My moisturiser has some SPF protection I think, cos everyone needs it really, even if you are dark skinned. I'm just a medium skin tone though.

[TheGoodSon]

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 08:36 PM, said:

Do u mean if the sun makes my acne worse? I haven't noticed so probably not. I have only ever burnt once, on my nose when I was out all day doing a charity run. Otherwise I like to think being half Arab has given me some natural protection lol. My moisturiser has some SPF protection I think, cos everyone needs it really, even if you are dark skinned. I'm just a medium skin tone though.

Ya that's what i'm asking. I can tell its a bit hard on my skin. bumps will start forming but after a few days of staying in the shade they go away. oh i should note this happens even when i do wear sunscreen. cool half arab? i like i like. i read alot of things saying stuff over SPF 55 has chemicals in it that are actually bad for your skin. there's so much conflicting info everwhere idk what to do anymore.

[pandaroo]

TheGoodSon, on 24 May 2012 - 04:29 AM, said:

^ keep me posted on how that works out ok?

Well it's been around a week, and it's way too early to tell for long lasting results, so I will keep you posted in a few weeks or so (hopefully I remember!)

Anyways, my bacne is NOT mild, a little on the moderate side. I kept it in control for the past year with 100% australian tea tree oil mixed with jojoba oil, or whatever lotion I can find. It was a terrible regime because I was adding a lot of stuff that was suffocating my back, lots of added ingredients I couldn't even pronounce. I did notice that the tea tree oil worked WONDERS-- but I stopped using that and am using Dan's regime treatment and aha (for spot treatment and scarring.. which I have A LOT of) I don't get servere acne (ie. cyst) but I do get that random pus once in a while, but mostly red inflammed zits all over my back. And I'm a girl.

I have a list of what I've used throughout the years (I can count over 50.. over the counter products, doctor's prescriptions, dermatologist recommendations etc) I didn't end up trying all of them, especially pills you ingest because there are a lot of side effects (but since you're a guy, I think it may be different). I've tried BP before, but it wasn't gel form, it was a body wash, so it was probably not that useful as it was washed off as soon as I lathered it.

Okay enough about my bacne history (been suffering since I was in elementary school.. I'm in college now.) and Dan's regime sounds very promising--almost too good to be true but so far so good. It's been itchy here and there, a little red but NO NEW PIMPLE SO FAR. Which I'm very happy about.. I usually get ONE tine one EVERY day! So, I'll continue this and may post a before and after picture.. If I have the guts to!

What I use so far: Cetaphil BAR soap for cleanser. (hypoallergenic, good for sensitive skin.. cetaphil body washes contain lauryth sulfate.. irritates skin). I also switched to a natural shampoo without parabens, sulfate, etc. I am using AHA and treatment and pure jojoba oil as a moisturizer. I am no longer adding lotion etc (such as vaseline which is petroleum) and unneccecary ingredients that I do not need. The back is a much tougher surface so it can handle a bit more than my face. Hmmm.. otherwise, that's it. I also switched to baby detergent (sulfate free, very soft and gentle on skin) and tie my hair up as much as possible. I do not sweat that much, but I try not to because the BP can stain and also it's not good for my back. NOTE: Just because it's NATURAL, doesn't mean it's GOOD FOR YOU! I learned this the hard way. I used vinegar, lemon etc.. did not dilute it as well as I should've (went desperate) and BURNED my back. It's.. blagh. But whatever..lesson learned. Just make sure you do your regimes properly, if you have one.. and not use 5 different types of soap. Test each one and stick to it. Otherwise, it may be irritating your skin.

I'm not really sure if you're talking about your back or your face in particular with the sun.. if your face gets oily you should buy some face blots. Yes, I know only girls use these but these will be a miracle saver. Basically, its inexpensive paper blots you can blot on your face when you're in public or in the washroom and it gets rid of the oil on your face. It works wonders!

For sunscreen I will recommend this:
Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer in SPF 15.
Around $12 for a 4 oz bottle.

The Cetaphil website claims that the moisturizer is "lightweight, fragrance-free and suitable for use under makeup or after shaving". It also claims that it "gives you moderate protection against damaging UVA and UVB rays that are responsible for premature lines and wrinkles".
Pros? Not greasy, not oily, good UVA/UVB protection, affordable price.
Cons? SPF 15 only (not extremely high, a moderate amount of protection)

Otherwise, I have yet to find a good sunscreen that will not break me out (face and body).

Hope this helps.

[FreeOneDay]

I have really mild chest acne and mild to moderate back acne and I'm a girl!! I'm 23 and I've had it since I was 16 but only recently I got it in control not coz it was difficult but I just never botherd I guess coz I was more concerned in clearing my face! What is really working for me is tea tree soap which is excellent!! And an aloe Vera moisturiser afterwards. This natural route has worked so much better I even tried dans back regimen and it turned my bacne from really mild to nearly severe!! So yh I stopped that... Now that I have no breakouts there I'm tryna tackle the post inflammatory pigmentation and I heard alotttt of good reviews about chemical peels get on MUAC website (makeupartistchoice) I read tons of reviews about the success ppl have with chemical peeling. This makes sense as dans regimen includes aha which is what exfoliates the skin and sheds the top layer and that's basically what they use for the chemical peels aha! So If dans aha is working for some at a low concentration of aha then I imagine a chemical peel with a higher concentration of aha would be even better.

[TheGoodSon]

pandaroo, on 25 May 2012 - 02:07 AM, said:

I'm not really sure if you're talking about your back or your face in particular with the sun.. if your face gets oily you should buy some face blots. Yes, I know only girls use these but these will be a miracle saver. Basically, its inexpensive paper blots you can blot on your face when you're in public or in the washroom and it gets rid of the oil on your face. It works wonders!

How long does it keep it away? here's an example.... let's say i wash my face and get in my car to go to the store... by the time I've driven 5miles down the road its already gettin really oily again. if it's super oily by the time i get to my destination sometimes i wipe my face with my sleeve. I often think "who on earth has to deal with such a thing? this is hilarious!" -- I laugh at myself often it seems. heh

Edited by TheGoodSon, Yesterday, 05:23 AM.

[Faerie87]

TheGoodSon, on 24 May 2012 - 09:00 PM, said:

Faerie87, on 24 May 2012 - 08:36 PM, said:

Do u mean if the sun makes my acne worse? I haven't noticed so probably not. I have only ever burnt once, on my nose when I was out all day doing a charity run. Otherwise I like to think being half Arab has given me some natural protection lol. My moisturiser has some SPF protection I think, cos everyone needs it really, even if you are dark skinned. I'm just a medium skin tone though.

Ya that's what i'm asking. I can tell its a bit hard on my skin. bumps will start forming but after a few days of staying in the shade they go away. oh i should note this happens even when i do wear sunscreen. cool half arab? i like i like. i read alot of things saying stuff over SPF 55 has chemicals in it that are actually bad for your skin. there's so much conflicting info everwhere idk what to do anymore.

I think you need probably at least SPF 30? But don't quote me on that! My moisturiser has SPF 15 so it's not a lot really! It depends on your skin tone I guess. My mum is English and quite fair so she gets SPF 30. Perhaps the sun is being harsh on your acne. I remember one of my uncles telling me he was on this topical medication and the doctor told him not to go out in direct sunlight. That was a long time ago though.

Yeh my dad is from Libya, but he's been in the UK over 30 years now. When I told people that before, they didn't know what or where Libya was. Now everyone knows lol.

With the oil thing, yeh you should defo get those oil blotting papers. I always take mine out with me, you don't wanna be wiping your face on your clothes.You can get ones with some powder on to leave a matte appearance, although there are some without powder too.

[pandaroo]

TheGoodSon, on 25 May 2012 - 05:23 AM, said:

pandaroo, on 25 May 2012 - 02:07 AM, said:

I'm not really sure if you're talking about your back or your face in particular with the sun.. if your face gets oily you should buy some face blots. Yes, I know only girls use these but these will be a miracle saver. Basically, its inexpensive paper blots you can blot on your face when you're in public or in the washroom and it gets rid of the oil on your face. It works wonders!

How long does it keep it away? here's an example.... let's say i wash my face and get in my car to go to the store... by the time I've driven 5miles down the road its already gettin really oily again. if it's super oily by the time i get to my destination sometimes i wipe my face with my sleeve. I often think "who on earth has to deal with such a thing? this is hilarious!" -- I laugh at myself often it seems. heh

Depends how oily your skin gets. It's just a blotting paper, basically you use your sleeves to do it but this paper absorbs it and is better than your fingers or sleeves cause there's no oil, dirt, or any contamination. Being oily is natural, I have an oily T-zone and most people battle this but it's not really a big deal. Just use blots. There's nothing you can really do about permanently stopping your natural oils as it is your body's natural process (in fact I'd rather be oily than dry..) just use some cleansers for oily skin etc.

Also for the faerie: Chemical peels may not be the best method. It may work for others but not for everyone. I was SO close to getting a microdermabrasion but decided against it last minute. You really have to make sure your skin will not react to these methods or else it will PERMANENTLY scar or worsen your back. Best bet is to go to a dermatolgist or a proffesional first and consult if your skin is compatible with such services as you have to keep in mind your skin and acne history. Everyones skin is unique.

[TheGoodSon]

Faerie87, on 25 May 2012 - 09:37 AM, said:

I think you need probably at least SPF 30? But don't quote me on that! My moisturiser has SPF 15 so it's not a lot really! It depends on your skin tone I guess. My mum is English and quite fair so she gets SPF 30. Perhaps the sun is being harsh on your acne. I remember one of my uncles telling me he was on this topical medication and the doctor told him not to go out in direct sunlight. That was a long time ago though.

Yeh my dad is from Libya, but he's been in the UK over 30 years now. When I told people that before, they didn't know what or where Libya was. Now everyone knows lol.

With the oil thing, yeh you should defo get those oil blotting papers. I always take mine out with me, you don't wanna be wiping your face on your clothes.You can get ones with some powder on to leave a matte appearance, although there are some without powder too.

omg you people are world travellers that is so awesome. it makes a person so much more cultured dont ya think? doesnt the powder make your skin even more dry tho? thus causing it to produce even more oil?

pandaroo, on 25 May 2012 - 03:04 PM, said:

Depends how oily your skin gets. It's just a blotting paper, basically you use your sleeves to do it but this paper absorbs it and is better than your fingers or sleeves cause there's no oil, dirt, or any contamination. Being oily is natural, I have an oily T-zone and most people battle this but it's not really a big deal. Just use blots. There's nothing you can really do about permanently stopping your natural oils as it is your body's natural process (in fact I'd rather be oily than dry..) just use some cleansers for oily skin etc.

Also for the faerie: Chemical peels may not be the best method. It may work for others but not for everyone. I was SO close to getting a microdermabrasion but decided against it last minute. You really have to make sure your skin will not react to these methods or else it will PERMANENTLY scar or worsen your back. Best bet is to go to a dermatolgist or a proffesional first and consult if your skin is compatible with such services as you have to keep in mind your skin and acne history. Everyones skin is unique.

I agree i'd rather be oily than dry. i'm usually REALLY dry right after i step out of the shower. i'll apply lotion sometimes but other times i think why bother? it'll be oily again in like 3 minutes anyway lol. i might go for microderm on my back but not my face. pores are already large enuf as is lol. what made you decide against it at the last second?

[Faerie87]

TheGoodSon, on 25 May 2012 - 07:09 PM, said:

Faerie87, on 25 May 2012 - 09:37 AM, said:

I think you need probably at least SPF 30? But don't quote me on that! My moisturiser has SPF 15 so it's not a lot really! It depends on your skin tone I guess. My mum is English and quite fair so she gets SPF 30. Perhaps the sun is being harsh on your acne. I remember one of my uncles telling me he was on this topical medication and the doctor told him not to go out in direct sunlight. That was a long time ago though.

Yeh my dad is from Libya, but he's been in the UK over 30 years now. When I told people that before, they didn't know what or where Libya was. Now everyone knows lol.

With the oil thing, yeh you should defo get those oil blotting papers. I always take mine out with me, you don't wanna be wiping your face on your clothes.You can get ones with some powder on to leave a matte appearance, although there are some without powder too.

omg you people are world travellers that is so awesome. it makes a person so much more cultured dont ya think? doesnt the powder make your skin even more dry tho? thus causing it to produce even more oil?

pandaroo, on 25 May 2012 - 03:04 PM, said:

Depends how oily your skin gets. It's just a blotting paper, basically you use your sleeves to do it but this paper absorbs it and is better than your fingers or sleeves cause there's no oil, dirt, or any contamination. Being oily is natural, I have an oily T-zone and most people battle this but it's not really a big deal. Just use blots. There's nothing you can really do about permanently stopping your natural oils as it is your body's natural process (in fact I'd rather be oily than dry..) just use some cleansers for oily skin etc.

Also for the faerie: Chemical peels may not be the best method. It may work for others but not for everyone. I was SO close to getting a microdermabrasion but decided against it last minute. You really have to make sure your skin will not react to these methods or else it will PERMANENTLY scar or worsen your back. Best bet is to go to a dermatolgist or a proffesional first and consult if your skin is compatible with such services as you have to keep in mind your skin and acne history. Everyones skin is unique.

I agree i'd rather be oily than dry. i'm usually REALLY dry right after i step out of the shower. i'll apply lotion sometimes but other times i think why bother? it'll be oily again in like 3 minutes anyway lol. i might go for microderm on my back but not my face. pores are already large enuf as is lol. what made you decide against it at the last second?

Lol not quite a world traveller, but I have been to Libya like twice in my whole life. The flight tickets are so expensive! Are you in America?

Hmm I'm not sure if the powder can make the oil worse, its been alright for me, but u can always get powder free blotting papers if it bothers u. I always have oily skin, but the oil doesn't set in til maybe an hour or so after washing. The time when it did get oily fast was after I got my appendix out, apparently hormones can go a bit haywire after surgery.

BTW it wasn't me who suggested a chemical peel, I have no idea what effect they have!

[pandaroo]

TheGoodSon, on 25 May 2012 - 07:09 PM, said:

Faerie87, on 25 May 2012 - 09:37 AM, said:

I think you need probably at least SPF 30? But don't quote me on that! My moisturiser has SPF 15 so it's not a lot really! It depends on your skin tone I guess. My mum is English and quite fair so she gets SPF 30. Perhaps the sun is being harsh on your acne. I remember one of my uncles telling me he was on this topical medication and the doctor told him not to go out in direct sunlight. That was a long time ago though.

Yeh my dad is from Libya, but he's been in the UK over 30 years now. When I told people that before, they didn't know what or where Libya was. Now everyone knows lol.

With the oil thing, yeh you should defo get those oil blotting papers. I always take mine out with me, you don't wanna be wiping your face on your clothes.You can get ones with some powder on to leave a matte appearance, although there are some without powder too.

omg you people are world travellers that is so awesome. it makes a person so much more cultured dont ya think? doesnt the powder make your skin even more dry tho? thus causing it to produce even more oil?

pandaroo, on 25 May 2012 - 03:04 PM, said:

Depends how oily your skin gets. It's just a blotting paper, basically you use your sleeves to do it but this paper absorbs it and is better than your fingers or sleeves cause there's no oil, dirt, or any contamination. Being oily is natural, I have an oily T-zone and most people battle this but it's not really a big deal. Just use blots. There's nothing you can really do about permanently stopping your natural oils as it is your body's natural process (in fact I'd rather be oily than dry..) just use some cleansers for oily skin etc.

Also for the faerie: Chemical peels may not be the best method. It may work for others but not for everyone. I was SO close to getting a microdermabrasion but decided against it last minute. You really have to make sure your skin will not react to these methods or else it will PERMANENTLY scar or worsen your back. Best bet is to go to a dermatolgist or a proffesional first and consult if your skin is compatible with such services as you have to keep in mind your skin and acne history. Everyones skin is unique.

I agree i'd rather be oily than dry. i'm usually REALLY dry right after i step out of the shower. i'll apply lotion sometimes but other times i think why bother? it'll be oily again in like 3 minutes anyway lol. i might go for microderm on my back but not my face. pores are already large enuf as is lol. what made you decide against it at the last second?

LOL! I think the same way too. I don't bother applying lotion unless I'm in a rush to go out and the flakiness and evident.
This also helped me combat some pores around my face (when I don't feel too lazy.. you have to leave it on for 30 minutes.. don't think too many men are interested or have the time of day!) :
http://www.drugstore...ifying/qxp20971
But depending where you live, in canada and US it's around $4 per bottle. SUPER cheap! And minimzes pores and sucks up all the oily sucker on your face for a few hours (Well, three max! Better than nothing) However, my nose still gets oily. Really nothing to lose. BTW, are you on the regime or anything?

I decided out last second because the regime cannot mix with microdermabrasion as it would be too harsh on the skin. Also, it does NOT get rid of pimples, rather, just faints scars such as chemical peels. They are not permanent, long term solutions to get rid of acne and you would need atleast 5-6 sessions to clear temporarily (very expensive, $100+ each session) soo.. for me, I'd rather get rid of my acne altogether before trying to completely take out the scars, or else there would be no point. I'm taking the slow and cheap way, by using jojoba oil and AHA+ from Dan.

Edited by pandaroo, Today, 01:38 AM.