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Really bad acne

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Lee1993
Lee1993

Hey needing some advice for my anxiety I have had it about 2-3 years but the last year and a halve I've started getting it on my back and chest I've tried different antibiotics and diffiren gel but only seems to slightly improve it and I took the antibiotic for about 6 month. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks

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  • alex42925
    alex42925 Lee1993

    Posted

    Hi, I get acne on my back too and it might be the water from your bath/shower. Or the products you use in the shower...literally anything shampoo, shower gel, face wash. A lot of these things have SLS or SLES(chemicals which are bad for skin and with certain people can cause acne). So I suggest looking more into more natural products. Good Luck!!!
    • Lee1993
      Lee1993 alex42925

      Posted

      Hi thx Alex I think shaving is making it worse on my face too and I shaved chest last week and it has got 50x worse so going to stop that. Have u tried the cetaphil acne soap? 
    • alex42925
      alex42925 Lee1993

      Posted

      I tried Cetaphil for about 3-4 days and after I had such bad breakouts I just wanted to sit and cry. I would advise you not to use that brand like at all.
  • Lee1993
    Lee1993

    Posted

    Well I see doc Monday morning and I'm not taking anymore antibiotics it's pointless
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