Really bad acne along shoulders and all over back.

[Anonymous]

I've been getting really bad spots on my shoulders and all over my back... Do you know what's causing this? Do you know any ways to control this break out?

Actually now that I think about it the spots on my face are worse as well..

I haven't changed anything in my normal routine, like I still use the same body wash and shampoo as I have for the past 3 years.. So it can't be that, right?

I also haven't changed my diet. I don't eat chocolate at all and I can't eat dairy products so its not that.

Thanks for any advice.

[Anonymous]

This is what worked for me:

Cut out as much processed food as you can. Still be realistic, have maybe one unhealthy thing a day. Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, especially green vegetables- organic if possible.

Use a body wash without sodium laurel sulfate. This really helps. I use a body wash with oatmeal and olive oil and it has helped me so much by cutting out the chemical.

Also wear loose clothes when you can and go without a shirt when you can so you can let your skin breathe.

Hope this all helps, this has significantly helped me :)

[Asker]

I seriously don't eat processed food, I know some people will find that hard to believe, but I can't eat anything containing gluten and wheat, so it's easier for me to make my own foods than spend 20mins looking through the ingredient list on the back or jars, tins and ready made meals.

I'll try wearing looser clothes and I'll stop using my body wash and see if that makes a difference.

Thanks

[timewarper]

You have poor circulation, massage and exercise can help decrease the outbreak on your back.

acne is related to the adrenal glands. Have you been stressed lately?

[Asker]

Yea, I have. OK that makes sense. I will try doing a bit more exercise thanks

[Jbgurl20]

Well, I think you should change your body wash. Use a milder one. Baby soap is great. Drink more water, do not eat nuts and oily foods and use lighter clothings ( the one that is not irritating to the skin). Take vitamins and sleep well. Trust me this is very effective in getting rid of acnes.