I am 41 and have had butt acne all my life. It has been horrible & my self esteem has suffered bc of it. Nothing ever worked. I saw this video about 2 weeks ago & ordered a few of the things that you recommended & OMG! Its been about a week of me changing up my routine and I SWEAR I see a very big difference. I just wanted to say thank you, and share my story in case others can benefit from my experience.
I'm glad I read this.... I'm 41 years old as well and I have been getting back and chest acne like crazy and it is overwhelming I'm hoping to get the products as well and it helps me out!!! I just don't understand we're 41 years old I thought it would be over or at least get easier but I can't believe how it's getting worse!!lol Best of luck on your journey as well.
Something that may help is only wearing natural fiber underwear (like cotton). Synthetic fabrics don't breathe and trap moisture down there, which can contribute to acne and infections.
Its also important to note that it could be a simple fix of switching out laundry detergents, alot of people use those scent beads scented detergents with harsh chemicals, then softeners, then dryer sheets that are scented. All those things can make you break out aswell and i feel like people over look that sometimes and think its hormonal when its just detergent
I haven’t tried your recommendations yet, but your detailed discussion and product explanations blow away what minimal discussion effort I received from the last 2 dermatologists I’ve spoken with in person.
Hey! Have you started using any of these products? Just received Panoxyl 4% wash. I was so excited to use it but then saw some very scary bad reviews about things getting worse so now I’m quite nervous
yall these aren’t the tips from the video but i still wanna say this. ANYWAYSSSS YAWLLL IMA PUT YALL TF ON: -dr bronners soap (i use tea tree) but get whichever scent u want -exfoliating gloves, african sponge (just any exfoliating shower tools u can get) -cold showers -shower everyday -unscented lotions more tips in my routine!! lemme tell y’all what i do: i put on cold water and kinda jus soak my body, put on the exfoliating gloves and put on the dr bronners soap (like a squirt) AND put it under water to let it foam up and also to make sure it’s diluted bc it says so on the bottle, so i jus scrub my whole body (don’t be so rough), rinse off, then i go in with dove or olay bc i love those r my fav brands! if you have hella skin use dove sensitive skin!! 2 soaps sounds like too much but it’s not because the dr bronners soap takes away moisture or hydration chile ion remember but make sure to use a hydrating body wash after! after i get out and use lotion! i use nivea shea butter or just natural shea butter which is very good! another thing ...stop using those cute bath and body works scented lotions, they’re not good. i still use perfume bc it’s not going on my body it’s going on my clothes but yea!!! it’s been like a week and it’s basically gone deadass! anyways nicki minaj is the queen of rap and hope that helped anyone
I had butt acne for like 10 years and then I discovered cera ve salicylic acid cream and after applying twice a day for only 2 weeks it was gone... if I stop using it though it comes back. But for me, it's the only thing that really works and completely clear my skin
Me too! The washes she recommended ( my derm also recommended) and they helped so much! After 2 months I’m 85-90% body acne free. It takes time and consistency over a few weeks as she mentioned. I also use the differin adapaline she recommended and that is a game changer!!! After I get out the shower I use that on my upper back and wow! Finally 🥲 it’s only one or two small bumps under my bra straps. Now I get it! The friction must be causing those.
I’ve had really good luck using Cera Ve salicylic acid cream- I put it on after I shower and it’s really helped keep my body away. I struggle with dry skin and the cream helps with that too (the benzoyl peroxide worked for me in the past as well, it’s just a bit more drying, I find).
My skin does super well with the cerave benzoyl peroxide wash! I put it on my face and shoulders at the beginning of my shower and wash it off at the end! Great product:)
I once heard that it isn't a bacteria issue but instead a diet/toxicity issue because if our skin was impacted by bacteria, the acne wouldn't be shown in patterns ( like both cheeks, no forehead, etc) as it does
I’ve been struggling with tushy acne since I was a teenager. I’ve changed all my detergents to non fragrance and gentle and switched to cotton undies. I used acne body washes in the past but nothing really has worked. Now that I have some extra money I’m going to some of these products and I am hoping for the best 🤞🏻
@@user-ym7bc9dy9i I’ve had mixed results! I ended up buying 110 Medco benzoyl 10% bar of soap on Amazon for pretty cheap and the CeraVe SA cream. The soap is really been helpful in reducing breakouts but it has stained some of my towels and made the skin on my fingers peel (I’ve started wearing a shower glove and that’s helped). I also recommend using the Stidex pads (max strength) from the dollar store whenever you sweat during the day. I’ve noticed a big difference after using those. My acne is so much better after using these products but beware you do have to be diligent in using them and I still have occasional pimples but it’s nowhere near as bad!
Hi I also like a hypochlorus spray for folliculitis in between cleansing, to help keep the area clean. Pimple patches can help with the friction on the larger breakouts and be more comfortable as your clothes rub during the day. Best wishes.
Hi i have hydradénite suppurée and i have struggled for 8 years now, i was on accutane for 2 years, my face acne went away and on my chest too. My back acne has never really went away, i have to hide my scares on my chest and my back, usually break outs happen around my period, i have tried so many tricks, products for acne, tie my hair up after showering, shower every day, never wear the same clothes, drink a lot of water i have a good hygiene, i will soon see a dermatologist in 5 months finally after seeing my doctor once again because my skin disease has come back after changing deodorant, under my armpits, i couldn’t put my arms up since it was hurting too much. Acne is normal, products can help but know this: sometimes you need a little push from a professional to help you with severe acne . I will try those products meanwhile though
A few years back I went to go see a dermatologist that prescribed me it me a medication and also recommend me to use benzo peroxide which works extrementally well! However I am seeing a little bit of problems with with body acne . I'm definitely gonna look up the products you recommended but the number one Ingredient that I do like is the benzo peroxide! Thanks for the advice on the other products I will definitely be looking into!
@@ClaireEmilia Unfortunately no. But I heard positive things about the serum (don't know any reviews about the cream). I bought the cleansing bar recently to try (mostly because I travel a lot and having a small bar would be convenient) but I haven't used it yet so I do not know. The reviews were positive too.
Love your videos! Different topic, could you do a video on the problems with fake nails? acrylic nails, gel nails-what's the difference? nail stickers, etc
@@prakashp2450 Dermatologists treat hair, skin and nails. Those fake nails can cause damage to the real nails, fungus and infections. That is what I'd like a Dr talk about.
My problem is that it goes away for 3 months or so and I think I finally have it under control and then it reappears out of nowhere when i made no changes to my diet, workout, or shower routine. So frustrating, I'm honestly so mad that I'm the only one in my family struggling with this...
Well, acne can reappear as a result of stress, hormone changes and even the time of year. Winter months are dyer, leading to your skin producing more oil to compensate, causing even more acne. My skin produces way too much oil so I was on acutane in highschool lol
How many times should we use benzoyl peroxide cleaner? What to use after it? The retinoid serum? Glycolic acid serum? Niacinamide? Moisturizer? Or nothing. I need more clarification, please. What to do if it works on us and the acne disappears? Should we continue using it? Or only working on maintaining the results with normal body wash and a Moisturizer?
Those behaviorial modification won't change shit but diet will. I'm 27 and I'm struggling with acne since forever. The dermatologist only prescribed benzyl peroxide which made it worse. Finally what started working for me is less seed oils, less carbs, more protein no added sugars and plenty of greek yogurt. I swear by greek yogurt. I literally take shower every day. Every time when I go back from the gym. Plus I don't sweat much. I wear mostly loose clothing. Acne has nothing to do with friction.
Bactroban a prescription cream/ointment your dr can prescribe for butt acne, under arm acne/bumps and even ingrown hairs, razor rash pumps etc. Try it! Helps.
I am 24 and I have had body acne(upper part of my back) all my life. However over time I have changed my diet and hygiene. And started using the right body wash. Most of the time I wear oversize tops made of cotton, and my skin condition improved a lot. But I have scars left from my teenage years. And , whenever I am sick, I get some body acne. So I wanted to know how to clean acne scars
Dermadew is an anti skin acne soap that fully reduced my body acne. My problem is I really have a very oily skin and I have acnes on my chest but on my back I have spots which were once acnes, Idk why is that? But it was caused by a lotion and not from the soap. The soap actually helped me reduce that inflammation and clean those areas where bad microbes were hiding. Also those who have oily skin, like really oily, dermadew is a great soap. You can also apply benzoyl peroxide body washes , that helps too. But my recommendation will still be to reach out for a dermatologist if nothing works out well. Because maybe you are destroying your skin health by delaying to reaching out for a dermatologist. Thank you and have a great day amigos :)
Shower right after sports activities really helps the body acne more than any product and dry brushing twice a week ended up with my legs/ass folliculitis.
Natural way. I've made my acne go away on my back and chest honey and lemon Mix together apply leave on for 20 minutes then wash of do this for 3 months and everything goes away
What would you recommend as I tend to get an outbreak of acne on the sides of my face after waxing, and what are your thoughts regarding the absorption of chemicals in depilatory creams? Are they really safe from a toxicology standpoint? Thanks for a great video ❤
Hi! I have the curse of acne-like bumps all over my outer thighs and glutes and lemme tell you, CeraVe's Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream has been a god send! It contains salycillic acid and urea (both help a lot with acne and the other skin issue that I don't know how to spell :'-) ) Trust! Its absolutely worth a shot. Not sure how it effects the back and chest though so do a patch test if you try it elsewhere!! But for those thigh/glute bumps, it's an absolute winner 👍
I live in Europe and here benzoyl peroxide is sold only by prescription, and even considering this, you can't find it in the form of a cleanser, there're only a few options available in pharmacies in the form of a leave-on gel. I tried to use it as a leave-on but it gives me very bad irritation even on my body and even at 2.5 percent. I'm thinking about trying to use it as a wash-off: applying it for a couple of minutes before taking shower and then washing it off with a regular shower gel. What do you think about such a method? Can it be effective and are there any potential downsides?
I’ve had back and chest acne since my sophomore year when I started seriously working out. It sucks because I want to box and my chest and mainly my back make me feel gross.
Thank you for this video Dr. Elli, I love them. New subscriber here! I saw your video in Mixed Makeup, I like your night time routine simple and straight to the point. You mention that you use in the morning vitamin C and Azelaic Acid, could you please tell me how do you apply them? You apply the vitamin C on damp or dry skin? Then, do you wait to apply the Azelaic Acid (I suppose is Azelaic Acid 15% gel -Prescription) and do you use moisturizer or apply the sunscreen on top? Thanks again for your response.
Yes but I’ve been too several dermatologist 3 from different cities and I’m still walking around with acne take this and come back in a year if it’s not better doesn’t make you want to come back honestly I wish I could just go through a laser surgery to remove these scars from my life some people look at me like I’m a monster 👿 I just want to be loved and not looked at like my name is Victor Crowley
Thank you so much for this video - super helpful! Have you tried the REN Smart AHA Renewal Body Serum? I've been wondering if that could help with body acne as well!
when i’m at school i start sweating and i can’t really change so idk what to do. what i have been starting to do is since your face acne and body acne are similar i wash my body with acne facial cleanser, i use toner, skincare spray, and acne spot treatment
What would you suggest if you’re allergic to benzoyl peroxide? I’ve tried to use it for my hormonal acne caused from my IUD, but I breakout in hives and get very itchy and a little swollen.
Second comment 🙊🙈sry 🤗 A video in which you compare all (a few) Tretinoin creams. I would love to know which Tretinoin cream is best for wrinkles, hyperpigmentation. I’ve visited many many dermatologist regarding my hyperpigmentation(extremely mild, almost non visible freckles). Are freckles the same as hyperpigmentation? Are they treated equally? So sorry for all the answers 🤗❤️🇨🇭
Hey Doc I’m 45 and have folliculitis on my shoulder and now chest area. I’m using Benzoyl Peroxide and clindamycin for treatment. The ones on my shoulder are now going away, little by little but my chest area is getting worst. What else do you suggest? I’m so frustrated!
Ahh I'm sorry you had that experience - I had very similar, it's very disconcerting especially when when you've forked out so much $$$ to get it sussed! I have papulopustular rosacea (I thought it was acne but you get redness and whiteheads) and I've found watching this channel, Dr Dray and Dr Davin Lim on RU-vid really helpful! Dr Lim recommends going super basic with a basic cleanser first (Cetaphil gentle eg), mineral sunscreen for day and a gel moisturizer (fragrance free) for after cleansing at night. Look at and of these derms videos on azaleic acid, it may help you! I have a lightstim wand which is red light therapy and it's helped with the severity of my base redness, but you would still need v beam laser or IPL for repairing and broken capillaries. Sorry for being longwinded, maybe some of this might help you, I know how frustrating it can be! If all else fails, definitely find a better derm! Best of luck xx
You're saying it's important to get in the shower and wash off anytime you get sweaty in gym clothes, but then you say tight fitting clothing clogs your follicles up which causes acne. Water will just rinse over the surface of the skin and not exfoliate as far as I understand. Should you exfoliate in every post-sweat shower, even if it's not your "main" shower?
I have leg folliculitis, mainly on my knees for crossing my legs but also in winter time when I use warming layers. I was wondering if laser hair removal would help solve the problem since I have olive skin so I tend to get dark marks. P.S. I which I lived in The US and be your patient 😉
In Europe it‘s really hard to get any of the recommended as for example both Benzoyl as well as Adapalene is not allowed without doctor prescription. Do you see any reason in that? My back acne is not severe but I wish I could help myself with those products. The only available is Salicylic Acid.
yes all these ingredients work but i never know what body lotion to use afterwards because i use a salicylic acid wash but it obviously damaged my skin because my chest went super dry n flaky n very red but the lotion i would use would just break me out it would always develop a spot so *could anyone recommend a gentle and breakout prone body lotion* 🙏🙏
I have dark spots on my jawline and acne on my chest and a mix of both on neck its horrible I'm trying everything I can ,I use cetaphil daily wash and eucerin original healing cream ,I used triamcinolone on my neck (my grandmothers) but idk
