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Posted by: 22"bi's

So is there different kinds of Acne...

I know bodybuilers with acne spots all over their back....they're obviously there permanently.....

but...

I shaved my back with a razor a month ago and got acne from it.....and i still have bad acne....WTF....its starting to get better a bit....i had my doctor look at it and said that its just irritation and will disappear when it goes down....WTF....

So is there a difference in my acne and BBuilders acne from roids? and why will mine disappear and their stays permanently?

Posted by: 100%legalmass

yes there are many different kinds of acne, but I don't know which type of acne you have. So I can't tell you the differnce. Sitting here looking in my MED DIC. there are over 20 different types.

Posted by: Randy

Hmmmm that's a good question

I would be interested in hearing an answer to that question too.
I don't do steroids, so I don't have any acne myself. But if one was considering taking them, and perminent acne was a side affect, it could definately be a factor to sway your decision.

Posted by: 100%legalmass

More than likely a bodybuilder may develop sterois a. (acne) Acne caused by systemic or topical use of corticosteroids. but all acne can be treated. it is just the scars that are permanent.

Posted by: Power Rabbit

hes right..no acne is permanent...and the bumps from shaveing are skin irritations and ingrown hairs....

Skin care is the lost art of most bodybuilders in my opinion...what good is your jacked physique if its covered with hair and pimples...

this will sound stupid...

but the key to healthy acne free skin is exfoliation...take a luffa and scrub your entire body every time you bathe...exfoliation will take off dead skin cells and help keep your skin clear and youthful...

dont shave, wax it or use dipliiatories(like nair)....these methods are less likely to generate ingrown hairs...

If you must shave soak the hair for at least 10 min and lighty shave...dnt go over the same spots multiple times...There are actually some really good creams that prevent razor bumps...get some and apply it after you shave...

finally...lotion up the skin to keep it moist...it will do two things...it will keep it healthier by keeping it moistureized..and the lotion will actually make you hair alittle softer and less likely to repenetrate the skin and create an ingrown hair...

If acne is too much of a problem...try accutane....its a prescription med, but if you pressure your doc you could probably get a script for it...be warned accutane hurts the joints, so be ready for some painful lifting while on it...

Posted by: Jezziah

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Originally posted by Power Rabbit
If acne is too much of a problem...try accutane....its a prescription med, but if you pressure your doc you could probably get a script for it...be warned accutane hurts the joints, so be ready for some painful lifting while on it...

Accutane is actually a very serious drug with extensive, dangerous, and in some cases permanent side effects. It can causes joint and muscle pain (many people claim their joints are never the same), it is very hard on liver so your blood has to monitored while you are on it, if you suffer from depression or any other mental disorders it can heighten the symptoms of those disorders(it has been attributed as a factor in at least one suicide), permanent discoloration of the skin has been reported, and it also causes excesssive drying of the skin. Those are the side I can remember off the top of my head. There are many treatments for acne, accutane is reserved by doctors for extreme cases. For more info on acne http://www.acne.org/

Posted by: Power Rabbit

ya i agree..it is harsh..and cleaning your skin and exfoliation is usually all it takes to have a blemish free body

Posted by: Jezziah

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Originally posted by Power Rabbit
ya i agree..it is harsh..and cleaning your skin and exfoliation is usually all it takes to have a blemish free body

Good point proper skin care (over the counter) can probably cure the majority of acne problems.

Posted by: 22"bi's

thx for all the feedbak guys....

my acne only started getting better after i started taking an anti-allergic(Allegra).

I've been using cortizone on the acne as well....

I have pretty healthy skin so accutane is definately out of bounds, plus i really don't think i need something that strong....

I just want these damn zits to go away....fukin itch....

So will these zits leave permanent marks???my doc doesn't seem to think so, but i don't have too much faith in doctors....

Posted by: Michael D

Most acne that leave permanent marks are very large. If you leave them alone(don't scratch), they will go away and should leave no marks.

It sucks I know. I break out sometimes on my back and then go for months clear. I really hope I grow out of it.

Posted by: Jezziah

The pink/red marks left by acne can take months to go away but definetly do go away...Scarring is a differt story.

Posted by: krissyfrancisco

i know there are different types of acne..acne for teens, acne's for adults, and acne's on different parts of the body and as far as i know there are also different acne treatments for each...

Posted by: SkyBailey16

Just read where yall were talking about Accutane. I have personally be on Accutane for about 6 months, and I had fairly bad acne. I had to take several meds before I could take Accutane because it was a last resort. I highly recommend it for acne. I've only had a few pimples in over 5 years because of this medicine, and I was only on it for 6 months. However, it is expensive. I experienced no side effects whatsoever.

Posted by: Witchblade

Anti-acne strategies: use 5% benzoylperoxide, avoid irritation (don't touch etc.), use an exfoliating scrub.

Posted by: danzik17

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

Anti-acne strategies: use 5% benzoylperoxide, avoid irritation (don't touch etc.), use an exfoliating scrub.

Also eliminate as many chemicals from your skin products as possible, but especially sodium lauryl sulfate.

Another thing that I found helped a TON was switching to old style shaving with a brush, mug, double edged razor, and actual shaving cream. Much less irritation, and much less chemicals used in the shaving cream.

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