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What worked - chronic cystic back acne - Male

Forgot to mention Vitamin A... I take 10K IU every day or every other day when I eat something w/ fat. If I stray from the diet and eat things I shouldn't, cysts can begin to come back. Vit A ha...

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4 years ago
What worked - chronic cystic back acne - Male

After OVER a year of success I wanted to share what worked for me. I'll leave a link below to a post of mine from 2013 detailing my history with acne and some of the treatments I had over the year...

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4 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

I feel the same as you do. Tried everything. Nothing works. Have you had a derm test one of your cysts? To identify the bacteria inside? No I have not. Have you had this done? Once the bacteria is...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

I feel the same as you do. Tried everything. Nothing works. Have you had a derm test one of your cysts? To identify the bacteria inside? No I have not. Have you had this done? Once the bacteria is...

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11 years ago
How Should I Answer?

I remember being asked if I even washed my skin when I was younger. I thought it was very rude for people to just come out and question your treatment of something that can be embarrassing. One part...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

H E Pennypacker have you had your hormones tested with a blood test. You can high levels of testosterone/androgens.They can cause acne all over the body just like when guys use steriods is increases t...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

I would stop the olive oil, completely....things are working so why tempt fate I always start small with a test with every new product, I personally like unrefined coconut oil, but this is a very pers...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

Update I want to reiterate I have acne on my back. Cystic acne, sensitive skin, and oily skin that covers the whole area to my hips. Some acne on my chest and upper arms but very little… Back is te...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

Good suggestions. As an update I've been using the Gold soap and taking the Fiber 3. The soap did a good job of clearing clogged pores however the cysts remain. I don't believe the fiber helped at ...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

Have you tried Dial deodorant bar soap (gold color)? Many years ago, when my aunt was a teenager, she said Dial was the only thing that reduced acne. When I started breaking out last year, I slather...

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11 years ago
28 Yr. Male Cystic Back Acne Trials. Advice?

Cheers all. I am a soon to be 29 year old caucasian, somewhat fair skinned male who has been struggling with acne for 16 years. I would greatly welcome any advice\suggestions you may have related to...

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12 years ago