I bring some of my face products onto my shoulders and upper back (where I typically get the scarring). So like my vitamin c, ferulic acid, AHAs etc. Basically start adding some of the hyperpigmentation stuff you use on your face to your back! This has actually helps me a lot. I do it on my chest and some of my freckles from sun damage have gone away too
Things that helped me resolve back acne. Benzoyl peroxide cleanser in shower, salicylic acid spray (Paula’s choice) after shower, cerave salicylic acid lotion, shower as soon as you finish working out, wash bras after one use, frequently wash your clothing especially gym clothes, wash your body after you wash out your conditioner, and use the Lysol laundry disinfectant when doing laundry (use as pre wash).
What I hate the most about my body acne - is that what works on my face doesn't work on my back and shoulders. And what works on my back and shoulders (it's acid) doesn't work on my chest! So I got like 3 different types of acne - on my face (retinol does the job for it), back and shoulders (acid) and chest (nothing helped so far).
Just gonna throw out that, for me, some of my back "acne" was actually folliculitis, which responds much better to soap containing zinc pyrithione. Definitely a derm can help you sort out exactly what's going on, but if acne products aren't helping your back, you may not have true acne. Luckily the lifestyle stuff pretty much helps with all of it!
Hair growth comment for Dr. Shah: I added rosemary oil to my shampoo for hair growth, have noticed some slight thinning lately. After a few weeks I started getting annoyed because I thought I kept getting dirt near my hairline and turns out they are NEW LITTLE HAIRS GROWING! Amazing. Thanks for the tip!
@@Michellelipstick Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential Oil. It’s also important to put it on your scalp with a carrier oil before you shower, in my opinion! I’m more oily so sometimes I don’t even use the carrier oil, but I don’t suggest that for everyone. That could irritate some people’s scalp and make it worse Coconut oil is fine, I’ve heard grape seed oil is also good, pumpkin seed oil. I want to try grape seed because I’ve heard it’s more dry
Great summary. In my day, people did not talk about this, you were almost on your own. Glad to see at least some things have gotten better. Thank you both
Like Dr. Sha I’ve also struggled with back acne my whole life and I’ve learned what’s worked for me so whoever wants to listen LISTEN UP. Panoxyl or the CeraVe salicylic acid face wash is great to use after your regular soap app. and pls leave it on for 1-2 minutes. Then after the shower, use the salicylic sprays (non-fragranced and no witch hazel) if your acne is flared up. Mine isn’t right now so I use the ordinary glycolic acid in a spray bottle and that’s taken care of A LOT of acne scars and bumps and it’s made my whole body smooth. And most importantly hydrating your body after the spray with a non fragranced body lotion like Neutrogena hydro boost lotion or the vanicream lotion. For someone who is oily and acne prone, these two lotions have never broken me out and like your skin,hair,nails hydration is key to heal and soothe the body. So after using these products the lotion calms your skin and doesnt irritate it because of dryness or the products you’re using. I hope this helps for anybody who struggles with body acne! I wish I would’ve known these tips years ago lol (and p.s always wash your body after you wash your hair) ❤
I noticed that once I completely stopped eating Chipotle and Oreos, my back problems stopped. Especially the Chipotle!!! I read that Chipotle cooks all their food with Soy Oil, which triggers cystic acne. I instantly made that connection when I stopped eating those particular foods because once I started eating them again, the acne came back. Everyone’s body is different, but in my mind, this is what was causing the issue. It’s been going on 4 years since I removed those from my diet and I haven’t had a breakout on my back since. If you love Chipotle, I highly encourage you to take a break from it to see how your body reacts.
Processed, fried and spicy food in general is very triggering. If you eat lots of fish and green vegetables like spinach, bokchoi, cabbage etc it will help. Great that it works for you.
For me, hair conditioner and some showering gels with pore-clogging ingredients were the biggest problem. I struggled with back acne for years and just by making sure these ingredients don't touch my skin it has improved so much. Salicylic acid also helped a lot.
10 years ago I discovered that fabric softener in my laundry was a huge cause of back acne. Fixing that and using Phisoderm salicylic acid body wash fixed mine.
I spray salicylic acid on my son's back after using the Ordinary's retinol oil. He also uses a benzoyl peroxide wash. His skin is super hearty, and it never seems to get irritated! I wear gloves so the retinol oil doesn't get all over my hands. It's working really well!
@@JoyTothesummer His back has gotten clear since we've begun. He no longer needs to use either product. Perhaps he's grown out of the early horrors of unabated adolescent oil/sebum production?
As a Derm PA I LOVE THIS. I down loaded the list so I can adopt it for our practice. The more tools we give our patients the better. Thanks again for the great tips. ❤😊
I did cupping for my back about 3mths ago....improved a lot and started using Neutrogena Grapefruit Clear salicylic Bodywash and apply Aveeno daily moisturizer to prevent it from returning....so far still works
I think many people suffer from back acne and are not likely to share their experiences until they get older. I battled with this until I just stopped caring and only time made it go away (except the deep physical and early psychological scars). My dad never would have taken me to see a dermatologist or even a GP to have it treated, which is unfortunate because it really inhibited me when I was younger. Had I know about Accutane, the risks would have been worth it.
As someone who suffer from body acne, I treat it like I do my face. Wash with medicated cleanser, alternate actives like retinol, aha/bha then moisturizer.
I just want to say, thank you so so much. I am unbelievably insecure about my back and rarely ever show it. This video has helped in more ways you can imagine.
When I was pregnant I got HORRIBLE acne on my thighs of all places. Literally no reason what so ever, but it was awful. Wearing pants hurt. Gave birth, and it went away!
I use Cerave SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin, leave it on for about 5 mins (don't just put it on then immediately rinse off), then after showering I moisturize that area with Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion. (I might eventually look into trying their SA body lotion too.) Showering soon after sweating and washing sports bras after one use, as well as washing regular bras (after ~3 wears but more often if you sweat in it) make a huge difference. Also don't wear the same top to bed too many days in a row. I still get back acne, but I've found the pimples don't last nearly as long as they used to. They might flare up quickly but then be on their way a day or two later...but now I still gotta find a way to deal with the scarring. edit: I've also seen a couple of dermatologists say sulfur soap is good for body acne too.
I've been on low-dose Accutane (Zenatane) for almost 10 years now. Just 1 x40mg capsule once a week after an initial full strength course of treatment. It's been amazing at preventing further breakouts and controlling oil production without side effects. Highly recommend it if your doctor is on board with it. One word of caution, major interaction between Accutane and doxycycline, definitely don't take both!
doesnt that kill the oil glands? or permanently shrink them? i took 20mg daily x4 months... huge regret, my skin seems to have changed permanently, its more fragile and sensitive than pre-tane. I even developed scalp folliculitis when i came off the drug. i'd personally avoid at all costs.
1) wash bedsheet 1x per week 2) change pyjamas every night 3) shower after gym/ activities that cause you to sweat 4) after conditioner wash back and tie hair up 5) cleanser anti acne (benzoyl peroxide 4-10% or 2% salicylic acid) 6) salicylic acid spray 7) apply acne products gel … 8) (oral medication, doxycycline, saysara…) 9:17 Summary
I have seen good results with salicylic acid soap, but there were still some reddish marks left by the spots. About 90% of the marks have disappeared since I started using kojic acid soap after the salicylic acid soap.
Dial soap and bodywash worked for me! I have been prescribed sulfur products and panoxyl etc w/ no results. I looked at my dermatologist funny when he suggested dial. I hadn't used dial since I was living w/ my parents.
Maybe a weird topic but can you make a video on androgenic acne and how to prevent and get rid of it. Watch you thoroughly and would love for you guys to cover the topic
Im an acne specialist and Esthetician and I personally find that L-mandelic face and body wash works SO WELL for face and back acne! Highly recommend using this product as the LAST THING YOU USE during a shower :) The mandelic is Brightening for scars while also being anti fungal, anti microbial, and anti bacterial with anti inflammatory properties! I recommend it to all my clients with chest and back acne :)
Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic work wonders too but I saw alot of people in comments complaining about scarring as well and the Mandelic helps with brightening :)
Hi Doctor Shah, We met in the US open gift shop on the men's singles semi finals day. Frankly, I was a bit shocked and surprised in a good way to see you and I couldn't converse properly 😂 Thanks for the selfie and of course all the tips on the channel - Vamsi
Thank you, I’m so glad to hear I’m actually doing all the right things atm! As an added “bonus”, I’ll be eating doxycycline for 2 months as an anti-malarial while I travel, had no idea it could help with my skin too! Almost excited to start the meds now 😂
@@miatazithis is a very late reply but yes! The doxycycline does make your skin a bit more sensitive to sun but as I was wearing high spf all the time anyway it didn’t matter much. My skin wasn’t breaking out even with constant sweating and not so great skincare.
Body acne is the worst. It has made me so self conscious especially at the gym. I constantly get asked if I am on steroids. I’ve tried literally everything i have probably spent thousands upon thousands of dollars between derms, skin care products, supplements you name it. I’ve found the thing that worked for me was a zinc supplement combined with a benzoyl peroxide wash 5%, leave it on for a couple minutes while showering. Then a topical treatment like a BHA lotion, benzoyl peroxide lotion or retinoid cream. I’ve tried all 3 however the retinoid cream seems to work the best. The Trifarotene retinoid cream had the least irritation as it specially targets the retinoic acid receptor gamma vs tretinoin
Thanks for bringing me back to my adolescence, guys. That orange Neutrogena bottle is the stuff of nightmares! (But seriously, this vid is super informative! 😉)
My sister noticed that I have a TON, A TOOON of back acne... It got me insecure, I really wanna treat this, I also have tons os sebacious fillaments on my face due to oily skin, I'm gonna try to buy a back sponge and to the daily habits, and try to get my dad to consult me with a dermatologist so I can treat it right!! I really wanna get rid of it
I suffered from acne for 20 years (spent untold amounts of money on different treatments), until a dermatologist in Switzerland prescribed me Tretinac (vitamin A). I will probably have to take it my whole life, but I am down to 5 mg a day, with perfect skin (will try going lower), and dry skin is almost a non issue. And I pause the treatment periodically (especially arround summer vacation).
I used this little towel looking thing that exfoliates the back when you scrub it then I used it to scrub my whole body with a acne soap bar then put the cream on afterwards it helped about 75%
Yea, I do have that problem of having dry deep ones that my daughter use to get the stuff out but it kept filling in but since she no longer lives with me they just become numb spots that I cannot see what they look like. Thank for providing some items that I might can use to get the top layer skin to peel off and maybe the stuff can be uncovered.
Unrelated to acne - treating broken capillaries with laser - I listened to one dermatologist saying that laser shrinks them and then you have to go back 2-3 times a year. I thought if the procedure coagulates them, why do you have to keep going back? Do you need to go back for the same ones you treated-like the same ones come back? I have ones that occurred from micro abrasion on my nose, so I’m not looking to do my whole face, just those…but the dermatologist I went to said, I need to do my whole face or it will look too white in that one area. I don’t want to necessarily do my whole face, and don’t want to have to keep going back.
I have a question. How to actually deal with acne open wounds? Like fresh wounds after it’s like break out. What should I apply on? Can I have the example of the products? I think I have been treating it wrong for all the time.
I would highly recommend pimple patches, also called hydrocolloid patches. They're small patches that adhere to the skin, and you leave them overnight. The patches protect the open wound from dirt, prevents picking, draws out the pus and fluid, and will help the wound heal much faster. There's a bunch of brands that make them: Hero, Rael, PanOxyl, Starface, Alba Botanica, etc.
Ive had cystic ance since I was 11, I'm 25 and still have this crap. I've done everything, changed what i drink, more water, and no dairy products. I use body wash with no artificial dyes and same with cleaning powder/liquid in the washing machine. I'm in a state of mind that isn't good for me, it just won't go away.
I tried a salicylic acid wash on my face and back and it made both break out 10x worse. I have sensitive skin so I'll chalk it up to that, but that's not a one size fits all product😭
Skin type: oily sensitive acne prone Skin concern: dark spots,scars due to close comedones,some acnes.. May you please try to suggest some good toner/essence/serum to fade away those dark spots? Weather:Humid here in India
cerave hydrating toner has been great for me for scars and limiting my breakouts as someone with similar skin. vitamin c is also good but might irritate sensitive skin
Thank you guys so very much for this video and I was very scared cause I didn't know what to do and after watching your video it help me come down and thank you again ....
I did Accutane. It cured the cystic acne that I would get everywhere. I've only had one cystic zit since that was durring a particularly bad bout of hormonal acne, but it was nowhere near the level of before and was gone in a few days. Even if not a 100% cure all, I dont regret any of it. It also oddly enough helped to diagnose the eczema on my chin and legs.
my back acne will get worse if I drink coffee.. I made an experiment when I don't drink coffee for 3 weeks,. my back is clear as well as my face. I drink coffee once or twice a week but that also affects my skin a lot :(
I haven't watched it all yet, but wanted to mention certain laundry detergents make me instantly break out on my back, arms and chest. Try switching to fragrance free one, or now we use just pure vinegar as our detergent.
My acne sadly is contributed to dairy products. The most impacting one being chocolate or sugars in general. As a latte lover I’ve had to make some changes and go for alternative coffee options. I eat chocolate every now and then but pay for it later.
I had horrible back acne with the painful cysts and bleeding through shirts. It was probably worse than my face. Accutane cured my acne. The drug is a miracle and it makes me sad when people are afraid to take it who don’t have good reasons to be.
Can the next video be about proactive? I used it as an adolescence, years later after kids my acne returned and it worked. Why is proactive now vilified ?
I HAVE A QUESTION! So I use PanOxyl Maximum Strength Antimicrobial Acne Foaming Wash and salicylic acid 2% from the Ordinary and a lotion that contains victim C. How should I use these products for the best results! Btw I love the videos!
generally when applying products you want to put the lightest products down first. for example after washing skin: toner, moisturizer, and then a thicker lotion if necessary. in your case, after using PanOxyl body wash, apply the salicylic acid to damp or dry skin (depending on instructions). let it soak in and fully dry before adding your vitamin C lotion. if you have not used these products before I recommend doing a test on your skin to make sure it will not cause any inflammation by using the product in only one spot for a few days. however, if you think it will be fine then continue your routine daily --- if your skin is irritated, limit use to a few times a week or once a week depending on the sensitivity of your skin
You guys are too cute! Great vid and loved your new lip repair one also! Is it bad to use one with hydrocortisone like Dr. Dan’s cortibalm? It really helped me with horribly chapped lips. Also this random one called babe glow, fragrance free, so good. Using tret at 50yrs old. Have had significant acne since 10!
Hi! I love this channel! Please please do a review on anti grey hair serum ingredients effectiveness 🙏🏼 I’m having my first grey hair and I wonder if they actually works ❤
Im 39 male and its worse than ever past few years. Face acne still since my early teens. Never ends. For my back they put me on so many antibiotics. Dermitolgist cant take me as I got Medicaid even though I said Ill pay outta pocket. Had a few grand saved up even. There is some farther a way but that a whole other story. For 1 I don't drive. Anyways thanks for the video! All of them!
It’s crazy, I’m on doxycycline because I had a post operative infection in my leg after I broke it. Had no idea that it was also used to treat back acne. I feel like I’ve got a few more spots since being on it?
How many times can you wear a shirt before washing it if it's not a workout shirt you sweat in? I tend to wear mine several times before washing, because I don't want to wear them out too quickly from over washing.
I've wondered about the SA sprays - I just started using the Cerave SA lotion as a moisturizer after showering, but can an SA spray as mentioned in the video be used in place of an SA moisturizer? I'm asking because a spray is obviously much easier than a lotion to apply to one's back.
What about acne dark scares on back ? Can everyone like this so they can see this
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Try Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Body spot exfoliant (or similar). It has worked wonders on my bacne scars having used it for 1-2 months after showering.
I bring some of my face products onto my shoulders and upper back (where I typically get the scarring). So like my vitamin c, ferulic acid, AHAs etc. Basically start adding some of the hyperpigmentation stuff you use on your face to your back! This has actually helps me a lot. I do it on my chest and some of my freckles from sun damage have gone away too
@@jordansjoysLove the Advice thanks 😊
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Things that helped me resolve back acne. Benzoyl peroxide cleanser in shower, salicylic acid spray (Paula’s choice) after shower, cerave salicylic acid lotion, shower as soon as you finish working out, wash bras after one use, frequently wash your clothing especially gym clothes, wash your body after you wash out your conditioner, and use the Lysol laundry disinfectant when doing laundry (use as pre wash).
How long have you been using these products? Do you still break out?
Differin also has a spray that’s available at the drugstore and is probably cheaper
What I hate the most about my body acne - is that what works on my face doesn't work on my back and shoulders. And what works on my back and shoulders (it's acid) doesn't work on my chest! So I got like 3 different types of acne - on my face (retinol does the job for it), back and shoulders (acid) and chest (nothing helped so far).
Why not use Bezoyl peroxide soap.
I perosally use 2-5% perobar soap that i can get in the pharmacy easily
Me too :(((
Just gonna throw out that, for me, some of my back "acne" was actually folliculitis, which responds much better to soap containing zinc pyrithione. Definitely a derm can help you sort out exactly what's going on, but if acne products aren't helping your back, you may not have true acne. Luckily the lifestyle stuff pretty much helps with all of it!
Hair growth comment for Dr. Shah:
I added rosemary oil to my shampoo for hair growth, have noticed some slight thinning lately.
After a few weeks I started getting annoyed because I thought I kept getting dirt near my hairline and turns out they are NEW LITTLE HAIRS GROWING!
Amazing. Thanks for the tip!
Which one do you use?
@@Michellelipstick Aura Cacia Rosemary Essential Oil. It’s also important to put it on your scalp with a carrier oil before you shower, in my opinion! I’m more oily so sometimes I don’t even use the carrier oil, but I don’t suggest that for everyone. That could irritate some people’s scalp and make it worse
Coconut oil is fine, I’ve heard grape seed oil is also good, pumpkin seed oil. I want to try grape seed because I’ve heard it’s more dry
Great summary. In my day, people did not talk about this, you were almost on your own. Glad to see at least some things have gotten better. Thank you both
I admire how you acknowledge how rare it is for a "cure" in medicine. how exceptional and uncommon it is. SO TRUE! love your videos.
Like Dr. Sha I’ve also struggled with back acne my whole life and I’ve learned what’s worked for me so whoever wants to listen LISTEN UP. Panoxyl or the CeraVe salicylic acid face wash is great to use after your regular soap app. and pls leave it on for 1-2 minutes. Then after the shower, use the salicylic sprays (non-fragranced and no witch hazel) if your acne is flared up. Mine isn’t right now so I use the ordinary glycolic acid in a spray bottle and that’s taken care of A LOT of acne scars and bumps and it’s made my whole body smooth. And most importantly hydrating your body after the spray with a non fragranced body lotion like Neutrogena hydro boost lotion or the vanicream lotion. For someone who is oily and acne prone, these two lotions have never broken me out and like your skin,hair,nails hydration is key to heal and soothe the body. So after using these products the lotion calms your skin and doesnt irritate it because of dryness or the products you’re using. I hope this helps for anybody who struggles with body acne! I wish I would’ve known these tips years ago lol (and p.s always wash your body after you wash your hair) ❤
Did you use exfoliating gloves 🧤?
I noticed that once I completely stopped eating Chipotle and Oreos, my back problems stopped. Especially the Chipotle!!! I read that Chipotle cooks all their food with Soy Oil, which triggers cystic acne.
I instantly made that connection when I stopped eating those particular foods because once I started eating them again, the acne came back.
Everyone’s body is different, but in my mind, this is what was causing the issue. It’s been going on 4 years since I removed those from my diet and I haven’t had a breakout on my back since. If you love Chipotle, I highly encourage you to take a break from it to see how your body reacts.
Processed, fried and spicy food in general is very triggering. If you eat lots of fish and green vegetables like spinach, bokchoi, cabbage etc it will help. Great that it works for you.
Milk and dairy were the culprit for my face and neck acne. Although I really love milk and it's products, I prefer having clear skin.
For me, hair conditioner and some showering gels with pore-clogging ingredients were the biggest problem. I struggled with back acne for years and just by making sure these ingredients don't touch my skin it has improved so much. Salicylic acid also helped a lot.
Can u please specify what ingredients you’re avoiding?
Yes, what ingredients did you find removing from products, helped?
10 years ago I discovered that fabric softener in my laundry was a huge cause of back acne. Fixing that and using Phisoderm salicylic acid body wash fixed mine.
I spray salicylic acid on my son's back after using the Ordinary's retinol oil. He also uses a benzoyl peroxide wash. His skin is super hearty, and it never seems to get irritated! I wear gloves so the retinol oil doesn't get all over my hands. It's working really well!
You're just doing maintenance. You're not clearing up the acne. The only thing that's going to clear it up is accutane
@@JoyTothesummer His back has gotten clear since we've begun. He no longer needs to use either product. Perhaps he's grown out of the early horrors of unabated adolescent oil/sebum production?
I currently can not afford to see a dermatologist. I don't think some people are aware that we're given 2 free dermatologist.
Thank you for the printed routines!! They are so helpful and are visually good reminders. Y'all are so entertaining💫
As a Derm PA I LOVE THIS. I down loaded the list so I can adopt it for our practice. The more tools we give our patients the better. Thanks again for the great tips. ❤😊
I did cupping for my back about 3mths ago....improved a lot and started using Neutrogena Grapefruit Clear salicylic Bodywash and apply Aveeno daily moisturizer to prevent it from returning....so far still works
If ur putting leave on benzoyl peroxide gel on ur back PLEASE do not wear a shirt you care about 😭😭😭
Thank you
If that chemical is ruining your shirt, I would seriously consider what it’s doing to your body, besides clearing your acne
@@6ftNaturalBeauty it just removes the dye pigment, its completely safe
I think many people suffer from back acne and are not likely to share their experiences until they get older. I battled with this until I just stopped caring and only time made it go away (except the deep physical and early psychological scars). My dad never would have taken me to see a dermatologist or even a GP to have it treated, which is unfortunate because it really inhibited me when I was younger. Had I know about Accutane, the risks would have been worth it.
you did the right thing, tane is not worth it. trust me. i'd trade places in a heart beat
@@Zombie101why not
my dad asked me. 'what the hell happned to your back?/ that's about it.
As someone who suffer from body acne, I treat it like I do my face. Wash with medicated cleanser, alternate actives like retinol, aha/bha then moisturizer.
I just want to say, thank you so so much. I am unbelievably insecure about my back and rarely ever show it. This video has helped in more ways you can imagine.
00:39 Find yourself someone that looks at you the way Dr. Maxfield looks at Dr. Shah 😍
When I was pregnant I got HORRIBLE acne on my thighs of all places. Literally no reason what so ever, but it was awful. Wearing pants hurt. Gave birth, and it went away!
I use Cerave SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin, leave it on for about 5 mins (don't just put it on then immediately rinse off), then after showering I moisturize that area with Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion. (I might eventually look into trying their SA body lotion too.) Showering soon after sweating and washing sports bras after one use, as well as washing regular bras (after ~3 wears but more often if you sweat in it) make a huge difference. Also don't wear the same top to bed too many days in a row. I still get back acne, but I've found the pimples don't last nearly as long as they used to. They might flare up quickly but then be on their way a day or two later...but now I still gotta find a way to deal with the scarring.
edit: I've also seen a couple of dermatologists say sulfur soap is good for body acne too.
I've been on low-dose Accutane (Zenatane) for almost 10 years now. Just 1 x40mg capsule once a week after an initial full strength course of treatment. It's been amazing at preventing further breakouts and controlling oil production without side effects. Highly recommend it if your doctor is on board with it. One word of caution, major interaction between Accutane and doxycycline, definitely don't take both!
doesnt that kill the oil glands? or permanently shrink them? i took 20mg daily x4 months... huge regret, my skin seems to have changed permanently, its more fragile and sensitive than pre-tane. I even developed scalp folliculitis when i came off the drug. i'd personally avoid at all costs.
1) wash bedsheet 1x per week
2) change pyjamas every night
3) shower after gym/ activities that cause you to sweat
4) after conditioner wash back and tie hair up
5) cleanser anti acne (benzoyl peroxide 4-10% or 2% salicylic acid)
6) salicylic acid spray
7) apply acne products gel …
8) (oral medication, doxycycline, saysara…)
9:17 Summary
I have seen good results with salicylic acid soap, but there were still some reddish marks left by the spots. About 90% of the marks have disappeared since I started using kojic acid soap after the salicylic acid soap.
Dial soap and bodywash worked for me! I have been prescribed sulfur products and panoxyl etc w/ no results. I looked at my dermatologist funny when he suggested dial. I hadn't used dial since I was living w/ my parents.
Maybe a weird topic but can you make a video on androgenic acne and how to prevent and get rid of it. Watch you thoroughly and would love for you guys to cover the topic
After trying and failing many topicals over a year, isotretinoin CHANGED THE GAME.
Wish this existed when I was a teen. My back was horrendous. Still some great tips for current issues. ❤
Did your acne leave by it self?
I know this is not related to the topic but the way Dr. Maxfield look at Dr. Shah in most of their videos is just iconic. ❤❤❤
Wash and condition your hair BEFORE washing your body that way you can remove any conditioner left over very big help
Im an acne specialist and Esthetician and I personally find that L-mandelic face and body wash works SO WELL for face and back acne! Highly recommend using this product as the LAST THING YOU USE during a shower :) The mandelic is Brightening for scars while also being anti fungal, anti microbial, and anti bacterial with anti inflammatory properties! I recommend it to all my clients with chest and back acne :)
Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic work wonders too but I saw alot of people in comments complaining about scarring as well and the Mandelic helps with brightening :)
I missed you guys!! Thanks for the video!
Hi Doctor Shah,
We met in the US open gift shop on the men's singles semi finals day. Frankly, I was a bit shocked and surprised in a good way to see you and I couldn't converse properly 😂
Thanks for the selfie and of course all the tips on the channel
- Vamsi
Great meeting you!
Thank you, I’m so glad to hear I’m actually doing all the right things atm! As an added “bonus”, I’ll be eating doxycycline for 2 months as an anti-malarial while I travel, had no idea it could help with my skin too! Almost excited to start the meds now 😂
Did you see a difference
@@miatazithis is a very late reply but yes! The doxycycline does make your skin a bit more sensitive to sun but as I was wearing high spf all the time anyway it didn’t matter much. My skin wasn’t breaking out even with constant sweating and not so great skincare.
In high school, I tried everything you mentioned. Accutane finally changed my life.
For ladies on contraception choose a combination pill. This will take a few months to clear acne
please do a video on facial seborrheic dermatitis !
Body acne is the worst. It has made me so self conscious especially at the gym. I constantly get asked if I am on steroids. I’ve tried literally everything i have probably spent thousands upon thousands of dollars between derms, skin care products, supplements you name it.
I’ve found the thing that worked for me was a zinc supplement combined with a benzoyl peroxide wash 5%, leave it on for a couple minutes while showering. Then a topical treatment like a BHA lotion, benzoyl peroxide lotion or retinoid cream. I’ve tried all 3 however the retinoid cream seems to work the best. The Trifarotene retinoid cream had the least irritation as it specially targets the retinoic acid receptor gamma vs tretinoin
Thanks for bringing me back to my adolescence, guys. That orange Neutrogena bottle is the stuff of nightmares! (But seriously, this vid is super informative! 😉)
😂
You're amazing
I'm improving my knowledge about skin only with your videos
Safeguard soap, silk bristled brush and sun bathing my back for 10 min daily worked for me
My sister noticed that I have a TON, A TOOON of back acne... It got me insecure, I really wanna treat this, I also have tons os sebacious fillaments on my face due to oily skin, I'm gonna try to buy a back sponge and to the daily habits, and try to get my dad to consult me with a dermatologist so I can treat it right!! I really wanna get rid of it
I suffered from acne for 20 years (spent untold amounts of money on different treatments), until a dermatologist in Switzerland prescribed me Tretinac (vitamin A). I will probably have to take it my whole life, but I am down to 5 mg a day, with perfect skin (will try going lower), and dry skin is almost a non issue. And I pause the treatment periodically (especially arround summer vacation).
FYI, Differin does have a strong odor and can be triggering for those who struggle with asthma and allergies
The only time i saw my back completely clean was after one week of vacation at the sea. The sun and the salt really did a good job.
I used this little towel looking thing that exfoliates the back when you scrub it then I used it to scrub my whole body with a acne soap bar then put the cream on afterwards it helped about 75%
Yea, I do have that problem of having dry deep ones that my daughter use to get the stuff out but it kept filling in but since she no longer lives with me they just become numb spots that I cannot see what they look like. Thank for providing some items that I might can use to get the top layer skin to peel off and maybe the stuff can be uncovered.
Very informative as always 👏
Unrelated to acne - treating broken capillaries with laser - I listened to one dermatologist saying that laser shrinks them and then you have to go back 2-3 times a year. I thought if the procedure coagulates them, why do you have to keep going back? Do you need to go back for the same ones you treated-like the same ones come back? I have ones that occurred from micro abrasion on my nose, so I’m not looking to do my whole face, just those…but the dermatologist I went to said, I need to do my whole face or it will look too white in that one area. I don’t want to necessarily do my whole face, and don’t want to have to keep going back.
I have a question. How to actually deal with acne open wounds? Like fresh wounds after it’s like break out. What should I apply on? Can I have the example of the products? I think I have been treating it wrong for all the time.
I would highly recommend pimple patches, also called hydrocolloid patches. They're small patches that adhere to the skin, and you leave them overnight. The patches protect the open wound from dirt, prevents picking, draws out the pus and fluid, and will help the wound heal much faster. There's a bunch of brands that make them: Hero, Rael, PanOxyl, Starface, Alba Botanica, etc.
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Ive had cystic ance since I was 11, I'm 25 and still have this crap. I've done everything, changed what i drink, more water, and no dairy products. I use body wash with no artificial dyes and same with cleaning powder/liquid in the washing machine. I'm in a state of mind that isn't good for me, it just won't go away.
body acne for 15+ years, accutane was the only real cure for me.
I tried a salicylic acid wash on my face and back and it made both break out 10x worse. I have sensitive skin so I'll chalk it up to that, but that's not a one size fits all product😭
I used to always bleach all my shirts, sheets, and towels due to BPO.
Thank you so much, Doctor's❤🎉 I will try the spray on my husband's back.😊
The way he looking at him was really❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely brilliant thank you from the UK.
Hi I suggest the dr wong sulfur soap. its anti bacterial for acne problems
Perfect summary! Thank you.
Skin type: oily sensitive acne prone
Skin concern: dark spots,scars due to close comedones,some acnes..
May you please try to suggest some good toner/essence/serum to fade away those dark spots?
Weather:Humid here in India
cerave hydrating toner has been great for me for scars and limiting my breakouts as someone with similar skin. vitamin c is also good but might irritate sensitive skin
Thank you guys so very much for this video and I was very scared cause I didn't know what to do and after watching your video it help me come down and thank you again ....
BIOTRADE ACNE OUT ACTIVE LOTION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS with rose damascena in it
That's some reality check here.. Kudos docs!
I did Accutane. It cured the cystic acne that I would get everywhere. I've only had one cystic zit since that was durring a particularly bad bout of hormonal acne, but it was nowhere near the level of before and was gone in a few days. Even if not a 100% cure all, I dont regret any of it.
It also oddly enough helped to diagnose the eczema on my chin and legs.
If not gonna take Accutane then use prescription topical Retin-A. Benzoyl Peroxide 10% body Wash, Water Base Moisturizer
Do an episode on the phenol chemical peel
my back acne will get worse if I drink coffee.. I made an experiment when I don't drink coffee for 3 weeks,. my back is clear as well as my face. I drink coffee once or twice a week but that also affects my skin a lot :(
how to treat acne scar on the back😢 I’m struggling with that, tried different products but it barely worked
Exfoliate, Paula‘s choice 2% or 10%
Or creams with benzoyl peroxide 10% helped me a lot ( be careful as it ll bleach your clothes and sheets).
Please compare tretinoin vs tezarotin.. and which is better in which areas & for lifetime use ❤
I haven't watched it all yet, but wanted to mention certain laundry detergents make me instantly break out on my back, arms and chest. Try switching to fragrance free one, or now we use just pure vinegar as our detergent.
😭😭 i over exfoliate my body and here I am. Idk it feels so good at first until my skin became so dry and now I have acne on my chest and on my back
Unrelated question… Dr. Shah and Dr. Maxfield, should I be putting skincare on my eyelids as well?? I’ve heard both yes and no.
I’m mid 50s never heard of this but maybe they’ll do a video on it. FWIW I have no wrinkles.
Differen BP Cleanser or the Cleansers the Doctors Recommended could help also.
My arm Keratosis got worse when I started Venlafaxine. It also caused weight gain and spots over my stomach. It's frustrating.
Thanks for this. How do we get rid of scars left form the acne?
lasers/acid/needling
Wish we could get benzoyl peroxide products easily in Ireland, it has to be prescribed by a doctor
My acne sadly is contributed to dairy products. The most impacting one being chocolate or sugars in general. As a latte lover I’ve had to make some changes and go for alternative coffee options. I eat chocolate every now and then but pay for it later.
Derma Harmony Zinc Bar or Shampoo Bar and Differen Gel and Trentinon Micro .08% May help. Along with Smartskin Hypocloric Acid Spray may also help.
I had horrible back acne with the painful cysts and bleeding through shirts. It was probably worse than my face. Accutane cured my acne. The drug is a miracle and it makes me sad when people are afraid to take it who don’t have good reasons to be.
the side effects are way to scary and I also did not want to struggle having dry skin.
Can the next video be about proactive? I used it as an adolescence, years later after kids my acne returned and it worked. Why is proactive now vilified ?
Tea tree body wash is great for mild back acne!
I HAVE A QUESTION! So I use PanOxyl Maximum Strength Antimicrobial Acne Foaming Wash and salicylic acid 2% from the Ordinary and a lotion that contains victim C. How should I use these products for the best results! Btw I love the videos!
generally when applying products you want to put the lightest products down first. for example after washing skin: toner, moisturizer, and then a thicker lotion if necessary. in your case, after using PanOxyl body wash, apply the salicylic acid to damp or dry skin (depending on instructions). let it soak in and fully dry before adding your vitamin C lotion. if you have not used these products before I recommend doing a test on your skin to make sure it will not cause any inflammation by using the product in only one spot for a few days. however, if you think it will be fine then continue your routine daily --- if your skin is irritated, limit use to a few times a week or once a week depending on the sensitivity of your skin
Would be nice if you made a video about pityriasis versicolor
You guys are too cute! Great vid and loved your new lip repair one also! Is it bad to use one with hydrocortisone like Dr. Dan’s cortibalm? It really helped me with horribly chapped lips. Also this random one called babe glow, fragrance free, so good. Using tret at 50yrs old. Have had significant acne since 10!
Will this routine help with the acne scars left on back and upper arm as well?
Try retinoid gel and or laser treatments.
What are your thoughts on the Stridex or Noxzema anti-blemish pads?
Guys I was using a sponge while showering which caused acne for me. Try not to use a sponge maybe it will help
Neutrogena wash or mask is also great if you use the mask option.
Great video!🥰
Ok Dr’s, fall is here!!! I'm 61 so any recommendations for skin care???
Hi! I love this channel! Please please do a review on anti grey hair serum ingredients effectiveness 🙏🏼 I’m having my first grey hair and I wonder if they actually works ❤
Paula’s choice BHA cream works for me!
Im 39 male and its worse than ever past few years. Face acne still since my early teens. Never ends. For my back they put me on so many antibiotics. Dermitolgist cant take me as I got Medicaid even though I said Ill pay outta pocket. Had a few grand saved up even. There is some farther a way but that a whole other story. For 1 I don't drive. Anyways thanks for the video! All of them!
You need Accutane
It’s crazy, I’m on doxycycline because I had a post operative infection in my leg after I broke it. Had no idea that it was also used to treat back acne. I feel like I’ve got a few more spots since being on it?
Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash (Orange/clear bottle) made my backne 100X worse. I stopped using it.
How many times can you wear a shirt before washing it if it's not a workout shirt you sweat in? I tend to wear mine several times before washing, because I don't want to wear them out too quickly from over washing.
I've wondered about the SA sprays - I just started using the Cerave SA lotion as a moisturizer after showering, but can an SA spray as mentioned in the video be used in place of an SA moisturizer? I'm asking because a spray is obviously much easier than a lotion to apply to one's back.
Sharing this with my teen son, Thanks! Could u do a video on Tinea Versa for my college son (it's on his torso, arms and some spots on cheek).