Getting Rid Of Body Acne & Acne Scarring (Compiled)

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Hey. anyone here knows how to cure body acne? it can be quite ugly , and kinda makes you have low self esteem. anyone manage to cure it by any products/ treatments? .

[Guest Done That]

Hey. anyone here knows how to cure body acne? it can be quite ugly , and kinda makes you have low self esteem. anyone manage to cure it by any products/ treatments? .

The Men's Salom offer back facials. Same as regular face facials - cleanse, steam, extract and mask.

[recklessbootlegger]

Try tea tree shower gel from body shop. Aloe Vera gel may help too. If it's bad, see a doctor.

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Try tea tree shower gel from body shop. Aloe Vera gel may help too. If it's bad, see a doctor.

hmmm. alright. thanks dude! will try that out!

[Guest woompyslumpy]

The Men's Salom offer back facials. Same as regular face facials - cleanse, steam, extract and mask.

men's salom? hmm. where is it located at?

[stitchme]

Use moisturiser. I have if you want. from skin centre.

[Guest Guest]

recently i also have more outbreak on the back and i tend to pinch it and leave marks.

i suspect its caused by the hair conditioner i have started using regularly. the hair conditioner could have dripped down my back and left a coating, choking the pores.

I have tried using bodyshop tea tree facial cleanser on my back but doesnt seem to work. before that, i used it on my face and got outbreak so its actually very harsh.

right now, im scrubbing my back regularly and also using antiseptic body powder like AGNESIA to dry the pimples.

[Guest Done That]

men's salom? hmm. where is it located at?

Located at Silom in Bangkok... haha! Hiyo! Spelling error lah....Men's Salon!!They got banners on this site!

[sgbernard]

go to national skin centre. =)

[Guest Kendall]

Besides all these recommendations, guys should also be extra careful with what you eat-- especially fried stuffs.

I noticed that in Spore, people eat fried foods indiscriminately. Coupled with the weather, no wonder one can hardly see guys with good skin here.

Come on guys, please be a bit vain and watch out your skincare regime and diet. It's pointless just having a gym fit body if you have a face which looks like f88K!

[Guest woompyslumpy]

recently i also have more outbreak on the back and i tend to pinch it and leave marks.

i suspect its caused by the hair conditioner i have started using regularly. the hair conditioner could have dripped down my back and left a coating, choking the pores.

I have tried using bodyshop tea tree facial cleanser on my back but doesnt seem to work. before that, i used it on my face and got outbreak so its actually very harsh.

right now, im scrubbing my back regularly and also using antiseptic body powder like AGNESIA to dry the pimples.

ohh, it's due to excessive sweat and weather all these. I did try use the soap bar from watson(or is it guardian) for body acne. It did work to some extent. But it doesn't cure totally.

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Besides all these recommendations, guys should also be extra careful with what you eat-- especially fried stuffs.

I noticed that in Spore, people eat fried foods indiscriminately. Coupled with the weather, no wonder one can hardly see guys with good skin here.

Come on guys, please be a bit vain and watch out your skincare regime and diet. It's pointless just having a gym fit body if you have a face which looks like f88K!

hahah true. oh well. so long we gays should try to upkeep our best looks and somehow be better looking than the straight ones. haha

[snowball]

treat & cure from within, if possible, drink vegetable juice daily, very good for your body & beauty

[Guest woompyslumpy]

go to national skin centre. =)

yeah, i know. but it's quite ex. first time, consultation fees is around 60-80, and that's excluding the medication fees. yeah. i'm still a student, so try to have the cheapest remedy first. yeah

[Guest Kendall]

hahah true. oh well. so long we gays should try to upkeep our best looks and somehow be better looking than the straight ones. haha

I am afraid I will have to disagree.

Why would you want to compare yourselves with the straight Spore guys, whom are decades behind in grooming?

You should look from the international aspect - nevermind about gays in, say HK or Korea; Spore gays are even years behind many straight HK and Korean men.

Time to buck up, guys.

[Guest woompyslumpy]

treat & cure from within, if possible, drink vegetable juice daily, very good for your body & beauty

haha. i see. okay. thanks for the tips! but what type of veggie juice?

[Guest laddylady]

Maybe you could try the Neutrogena range of facial scrub and wash for men? I used them on both my face and torso and they worked very well. Some dark spots have lightened within a duration of 2 weeks and if you commit yourself to washing at least once a day, you will discover that the range does very well at preventing outbreaks. I have really oily and uncontrollable acne until I started on the Neutrogena products, now I swear by them.

[Guest laddylady]

Maybe you could try the Neutrogena range of facial scrub and wash for men? I used them on both my face and torso and they worked very well. Some dark spots have lightened within a duration of 2 weeks and if you commit yourself to washing at least once a day, you will discover that the range does very well at preventing outbreaks. I have really oily and uncontrollable acne until I started on the Neutrogena products, now I swear by them.

[MisterPotter]

Try to do some light tanning. It just need to be exposed to the sun. I do that sometimes and it works.

[fadedloves]

my friend last time also got then he go to pharmacy to buy a certain bodywash for bodyacne de .. maybe you can try!

[Guest woompyslumpy]

haha. thanks a lot for the useful info. Really appreaciate it a lot! =D

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Try to do some light tanning. It just need to be exposed to the sun. I do that sometimes and it works.

ohhh. hmm. from what I read is usually due to excessive sweating or something. haha. Scared of tanning leh. hahas

[Guest woompyslumpy]

my friend last time also got then he go to pharmacy to buy a certain bodywash for bodyacne de .. maybe you can try!

like which pharmacy?

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Maybe you could try the Neutrogena range of facial scrub and wash for men? I used them on both my face and torso and they worked very well. Some dark spots have lightened within a duration of 2 weeks and if you commit yourself to washing at least once a day, you will discover that the range does very well at preventing outbreaks. I have really oily and uncontrollable acne until I started on the Neutrogena products, now I swear by them.

thanks! i'll try and feedback to you! =D

[xxxpartyboixxx]

Go see a dermatologist. If you could, request that they prescribe this medication called Isotretinoin or otherwise known as Roaccutane. Go for the oral isotretinoin. As far as I recalled, it will make ur skin very very dry but it will clear out all acne and pimples. You will need to constantly apply lip balm to prevent dry / chapped lips and body moisturiser during the course of taking the medicine. Just a little sacrifice for a clear smooth radiant skin

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Go see a dermatologist. If you could, request that they prescribe this medication called Isotretinoin or otherwise known as Roaccutane. Go for the oral isotretinoin. As far as I recalled, it will make ur skin very very dry but it will clear out all acne and pimples. You will need to constantly apply lip balm to prevent dry / chapped lips and body moisturiser during the course of taking the medicine. Just a little sacrifice for a clear smooth radiant skin

hahaha. thanks =D but where do i seek a dermatologist?

[XiaoYuEr]

Yes, isotretinoin is by prescription only. You need to take a liver function test to assess your cholesterol level also. It's teratogenic too. Any dermatologist worth their salt won't prescribe isotretinoin casually, esp those from NSC. Just fyi.

[Guest Guestx]

Hi woompyslumpy! I am also currently facing bacne (body acne).

Is your condition severe? If its not severe, you can actually use those commercial anti-acne products like T3 bodywash or some other products recommended by other users here. In any case, I would recommend you to use body soap that is not strong and with non-frangrance, e.g. mild body wash. Currently I'm using SebaMed body soap bar. I also use dead sea mineral salt to exfoliate and scrub my back weekly or once every two weeks. After my shower, I would apply Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (from watsons/guardian @ $10+) which helps to calm the skin, reduce the redness and may even lighten some scars. The condition of my back did improve!

If its severe, you can actually go to any polyclinic. talk to the doctor and request for a referral to the skin centre. the fees charged in skin centre won't be as expensive as you're a subsidized patient. I'm currently on oral antibiotic called isotretinoin. You may not be able to get the prescription from the doctor immediately as they may put u through some other antibiotic such as tetracycline or doxycycline before using the last resort which is isotretinoin. The fees for those 'basic' antibiotics are not expensive. it is reasonable. however for isotrenoin, it may cost up to hundreds and it has MORE side effects than to those 'basic' antibiotics such as dry lips, nose bleeds, headaches, dizziness, etc (most of the time its only dry lips). So its always more practical for the doctors to prescribe the 'basics' ones and examine how your condition response to the medication.

i hope the information helps.

p/s isotretinoin is definitely effective!

[Guest banana]

go to polyclinic n ask for reccomendation to nsc [maybe cheaper]

the strongest antibiotic they can provide is doxycycline in polyclinic i think

try it n see how it goes before going nsc

t3 got a product in spray form for back acne....saw the product in mustafa:)

the scrub for acne not bad too from t3[smooth the dry up skin]

Roaccutane is very ex n yes need to bloodtest your liver 1st

benzoyl peroxide may helps dry up acne [oxy5 or 10]

avoid oily fried food and titbits and hiam cheo for the time being

last but not least

wear a clean t shirt to sleep and not sleep topless as some does:)

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Hi woompyslumpy! I am also currently facing bacne (body acne).

Is your condition severe? If its not severe, you can actually use those commercial anti-acne products like T3 bodywash or some other products recommended by other users here. In any case, I would recommend you to use body soap that is not strong and with non-frangrance, e.g. mild body wash. Currently I'm using SebaMed body soap bar. I also use dead sea mineral salt to exfoliate and scrub my back weekly or once every two weeks. After my shower, I would apply Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (from watsons/guardian @ $10+) which helps to calm the skin, reduce the redness and may even lighten some scars. The condition of my back did improve!

If its severe, you can actually go to any polyclinic. talk to the doctor and request for a referral to the skin centre. the fees charged in skin centre won't be as expensive as you're a subsidized patient. I'm currently on oral antibiotic called isotretinoin. You may not be able to get the prescription from the doctor immediately as they may put u through some other antibiotic such as tetracycline or doxycycline before using the last resort which is isotretinoin. The fees for those 'basic' antibiotics are not expensive. it is reasonable. however for isotrenoin, it may cost up to hundreds and it has MORE side effects than to those 'basic' antibiotics such as dry lips, nose bleeds, headaches, dizziness, etc (most of the time its only dry lips). So its always more practical for the doctors to prescribe the 'basics' ones and examine how your condition response to the medication.

i hope the information helps.

p/s isotretinoin is definitely effective!

thanks a lot. it really helps. but i think im gonna stick to the soap bar im using now. acne aid or smth. definitely isotretinoin is v troublesome to get cos need go through certain procedures. haha. but thanks a lot! =D

[Guest woompyslumpy]

go to polyclinic n ask for reccomendation to nsc [maybe cheaper]

the strongest antibiotic they can provide is doxycycline in polyclinic i think

try it n see how it goes before going nsc

t3 got a product in spray form for back acne....saw the product in mustafa:)

the scrub for acne not bad too from t3[smooth the dry up skin]

Roaccutane is very ex n yes need to bloodtest your liver 1st

benzoyl peroxide may helps dry up acne [oxy5 or 10]

avoid oily fried food and titbits and hiam cheo for the time being

last but not least

wear a clean t shirt to sleep and not sleep topless as some does:)

hahah. thanks. the t3 i used before, the liquid one. not that really effective i'd say. the soap bar im using now, is better. haha.

[Guest woompyslumpy]

Yes, isotretinoin is by prescription only. You need to take a liver function test to assess your cholesterol level also. It's teratogenic too. Any dermatologist worth their salt won't prescribe isotretinoin casually, esp those from NSC. Just fyi.

woahhh. that's quite troublesome. haha. I guess i'll try with those easy to get products first. but thanks for the info! =D

[Guest Guestx]

thanks a lot. it really helps. but i think im gonna stick to the soap bar im using now. acne aid or smth. definitely isotretinoin is v troublesome to get cos need go through certain procedures. haha. but thanks a lot! =D

yes. definitely have to go through some procedures like blood test & liver test which may cost up to $80+ for just the test alone. but the effectiveness is commendable.

regarding T3 products, i think its more suitable for people with mild acne. its always better to do products (be it facial wash, body wash or lotions) that are non-comedogenic, non-fragance, soap-free.

I see. Do tell me how effective is the acne aid soap bar! i may want to try it if its effective. haha! try to avoid squeezing them too. it may cause some scars on ur back. u can also avoid carrying haversack bags which may cause those ur shoulder back to have more breakouts. if possible try not to carry sling bags too as we tend to sweat outside nowadays and the sling of the bag may make it worse.

[Guest Guest]

products that use herbal remedies like tea tree, camomile supposed to calm acnes may only help a bit but are not as effective as using chemical like benz peroxide.

to me, i dont get suck into those teatree cos it doesnt work.

[Guest abu]

Use moisturiser. I have if you want. from skin centre.

http://www.qherbals.com/catalog?q=t3

[immolation]

Just wanted to share my experience through the years of battling with acne and subsequently acne scarring since this is such a common problem

 

My acne problem really started while I was in upper secondary school, when I started developing very oily skin and red and sometimes pustular zits mainly over the cheek areas and forehead. I would try to use those strong cleansers and toners hoping to get the oil under control but paradoxically it often got more oily the more I used those products. I would often squeeze the pimples leaving angry red marks and that then left scars behind.

 

I went to consult National Skin Center in JC and was started on a antibacterial cleansing foam, oral antibiotics and some creams as my acne (according to the doctor), was only moderate. I did not know about roaccutane back then so I tried the antibiotics and topical medications but the problem persisted. I was exasperated and went to facial salons who hard-sold me products which they claimed would helped improve my skin's condition. However, there was no significant improvement and being a little desperate did some research on the net. I eventually saw my GP who prescribed me roaccutane in army and it miraculously dried up my oily skin a lot and the acne problem finally came under control.

 

For the remaining scars, I've tried chemical peels (which don't really work) and eventually did fractional laser. I've done about 3 sessions and I must say the improvement is quite significant after each. Friends now do compliment that my complexion is better than before the laser so it's really money well spent. 

 

Do share your experience so that we can help others in the forum

[stannlsw]

I've the same experience as what you had been through. 

 

Had tried out medication - it helped keeping under control for certain period of time and after that the condition started to persist. 

Had tried different kind of cleanser and toner - condition got worsen. 

In the end, I went for facial-treatment center. Though the products and numerous session of treatment were outrageously expensive, but the my skin was starting to improve. Lesser acne popping up. Sometimes once in a while a serious one pop up and needed to be extracted.

 

Anyway, it's good to have some oil on your skin because that is what gives skin to be moisture all the time. But you have to control the oil production by using some products. If your skin were too dry for long period of time, your sebum will naturally produce more oil than before when you stop taking your med. This is because your sebum was in drought state for long period of time and it's being under suppression by medication. Once there is no medication to suppress your sebum, it will start producing oil (very) actively to moisturize your skin. Therefore you will feel oilier.

 

 

It's our metabolism, buddy. As you aged, your skin sebum will getting less and less active. It's just the matter of time. The first few months of the treatment was a disaster to me because the breakout was serious than before. And my face was swollen after each extraction. As time went by, it heals better each time. Extraction is a must to clear all the bacteria out of our face. Or else its gonna recur.  

 

Good for you that you have done laser for scar removal. I have been wanting to do the scar removal as the scars on my face was hideous. But I can't do that now because my face is still in active for growing acne and if I were to do that the infection would spread all over my face. Therefore, I will have to wait until no more acne is growing in order do that.   

[immolation]

Thanks for sharing.

 

Yeah I think you're right, oil glands generally get less oily with age but for some people it just remains like that for years. For me the turning point was when I took a course of roaccutane. Subsequently it was still slightly oily but I've learnt not to use those super strong kinda facial washes which completely removes all oil cos it's a vicious cycle that the skin will then overcompensate and produce more oil. I do recommend roaccutane early to prevent scarring and we should proactively ask our doctors to prescribe it as they do have some fears about the side effects, despite it being such a good medication for acne.

 

As for scarring, fractional laser works wonders but it should be done only when the acne is more or less controlled (like for me now)..there isn't too much downtime too. 

[FirsTimer]

Is there any hope of acne scarring healing by itself over time?

[immolation]

I don't think so leh. Scars generally don't improve once formed, unfortunately for us

[stannlsw]

yes it does heal. Each individual has different healing mechanism. Therefore we can't determine one's healing mechanism for all people. 

As long as you have proper treatment for your scars and try not to scrub off the peeling when your scars is still fresh. it woould definitely make a permanent mark. 

[immolation]

To prevent scarring don't go and squeeze and pick at the pimples. It's very difficult but just dot it with the cream until the redness subsides. Once scar form le it's difficult to recover by itself, that's why it's called a scar

[darkflame]

Has anyone tried a lemon peel to lighten acne marks? (Not acne scars, but those red marks left by acne.)

[FirsTimer]

Nope but I was thinking of using cucumbers. Ended up using masks instead. Techincally masks should be ranked higher in terms of usefulness since it's artificial.. but I see that even masks arent useful in lightening red spots up.

[immolation]

Lemon juice and cucumbers are not proven to lighten marks I think

The reddish marks are due to inflammation which will improve with time but chemical peels and sun avoidance will help to lighten it

[artpop]

Hi, can you advise where did you do your fractional laser and how much is it? Been thinking of doing it for quite sometime

[immolation]

Hi artpop i've PMed you!

[darkflame]

Lemon juice and cucumbers are not proven to lighten marks I think

The reddish marks are due to inflammation which will improve with time but chemical peels and sun avoidance will help to lighten it

 

Can you recommend a good chemical peel?

[Loki]

I've tried tea tree oil and it does help lighten the reddish scars (which are inflammation as aforementioned by immolation). Tea tree oil is a natural anti-inflammation product. It really helps to reduce the inflammation caused by the squeezing, bursting or presence of pimples / acne. The downside is that tea tree oil is so good at sealing up the pores that it may risk trapping the pimple under the newly formed skin. As such, what I do is that I apply tea tree oil in the day when I'm going to school so that it sorts of protects my skin from dirt, and I apply an anti-pimple cream (TriAcneal from Avene) in the night after I bathe (I usually bathe just before sleeping). Hope that helps!

 

This treatment is a long process though. As I only started this 'treatment' in mid-December 2013, I can't say my red marks have disappeared, but they are under control.

[butterscotchjellybean]

benzoyl peroxide is effective for minor blemishes

Edited February 14, 2014 by butterscotchjellybean