For those who have PERSISTENT ACNE ON ARMS AND BACK

The skin on your face tends to be thinner and more delicate than the rest of your body. Therefore acne on your back and arms may require more abrasives than this product has to get the best results. So just scrub a little harder. We've had many people tell us Body Acne responds well when applying with a dry wash cloth. Scrub well, but avoid applying with a wash cloth on your face, just use your hands to massage there.

HOW CAN I REACH THE ACNE ON MY BACK?

Loofa back-scrubbers don't work too well with this product. Here's an idea. Find a back scrubber with a wooden handle and the head made out of foam. Just tie a wash cloth around the head with a string or rubber band. See below. Then you can apply the Clear & Smooth right on the wash cloth and scrub. It seems to stay pretty well a good application to the back area.

back scrubber

 

Many people get a bumpy skin on their upper arms (some people call them sweat bumps and a few people get this on their thighs too). Most people are not aware this condition has a name. It's not actually acne, but actually could be an annoying condition called 'keratosis pilaris'. Scrub well with a slightly dry wash cloth and our cleanser (sort of like you're trying to erase them don't be afraid to really scrub and use a generous amount of the treatment, then wash with NON anti-bacterial soap and water and apply a moisturizer after drying off. This should open up those bumps. 

< Keratosis Pilaris on upper arm

DEFINITION: Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis Pilaris is a follicular disease manifested by the appearance of small bumbs on the outer sides of the upper arms and thighs and sometimes on the buttocks. This is due to the shedding of old cells in the epidermal layer which causes plugs to form over hair follicles.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

The patient usually develops papules which are small, firm, white, and have a rough feeling and do not itch or hurt. They are usually clustered and are about one millimeter in size. The papules are located at the openings of the hair follicles and they are easily picked off with fingernails. When the papules are scooped out, they usually contained a coiled hair inside a white, semisolid material.

WHO IS AT RISK

Keratois Pilaris is most common in:

 
Teenagers People with poor nutrition, especially vitamin A deficiency Winter months
Babies People with a history of skin allergies Low humidity climate
Elderly people People with rough, dry skin  

CAUSES

It is not known how Keratosis Pilaris is caused, but it may be hereditary. The papules tend to occur in association with allergic dermatitis and several types of ichthyosis. Both of these conditions have a strong hereditary link.

PREVENTION

This disease cannot be prevented.