Acne On Body Are Pimples On Self Esteem

If you've got acne on your body there are probably a few blemishes on your self esteem too

. However maybe it's time you stop worrying about the pimples and start treating them. Below are 7 tips for getting body acne under control:

1. Body acne cleansers - Just because the acne is on your body instead of your face doesn't mean you should use a harsher cleanser. It's still skin we're talking about here, and it still has "feelings" so don't use anything that's too abrasive, or too drying.

2. Topical treatments for body acne - Many topical body acne treatments will contain benzoyl peroxide. It is generally considered an effective treatment but its effectiveness will vary from person to person, and possibly even by areas of the body. Benzoyl peroxide is known as a "radical initiator".

3. Oral acne medications - This is something that would need to be determined by an individual's doctor but the general options are antibiotics such as Tetracycline, Minocycline, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Trimethoprim, and Azithromycin. Another common and effective oral treatment is Isotretinoin (Accutane) but in sexually active women it needs to be used in conjunction with an effective form of birth control due to possible birth defects if used during pregnancy.

4. Night time acne treatments- There are many topical treatments that designate themselves for night time use but in general you can use anything that isn't too messy, or too irritating so that it might interfere with your sleep.

5. Anti-acne diet - A healthy diet is always a good idea but there is no scientific evidence that diet plays a role in acne outbreaks. If you eat foods that seem to worsen your acne then by all means don't eat them but the increased acne may be caused more by the placebo effect as opposed the food itself.

6. Keeping acne under control - Good (gentle) cleansers, used regularly, and loose fitting, non-irritating clothing are your best bet for maintaining a healthy overall complexion.

7. The best acne fighting mindset - Try not to worry too much. Although stress may not cause acne in and of itself, some drugs prescribed to treat the stress can.

Body acne is not the end of the world. It's not the easiest thing to face in life but it's certainly not the hardest, and you are definitely not alone in your battle against "the beast". Remember, if over the counter medications don't work for you, do not delay in getting in to see your doctor because almost all cases of acne can be kept in check with one form of treatment or another.

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by: desmok

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