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Why Has Benzoyl Peroxide Not Cured Acne On Chest, Back And Shoulders?

I have had acne since I was probably 18 (noow 23) but it's on my chest, backside, shoulders and arms and I have never had a problem on my face. I've used antibiotics in the past with no effect and benzoyl peroxide and creams etc but nothing seems to work. Any suggestions?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic.

Trunk acne can be resistant or respond slowly.

For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin.

--Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically

1)Topical Antibacterials: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time.

2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1% OR Tretinoin 0.025% for night time application.

Hope this answers your query.

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Why Has Benzoyl Peroxide Not Cured Acne On Chest, Back And Shoulders?

Hi. Welcome to healthcaremagic. Trunk acne can be resistant or respond slowly. For severe acne OR for acne unresponsive to traditional anti-acne medications, Isotretinoin can be started. It the only drug which offers any chance of long term cure and after a full course of isotretinoin significant number of people never have a recurrence of there acne. It should be taken under the supervision of a dermatologist because of certain lab tests which are to be done before and during treatment with isotretinoin. --Topical treatment: Is a valuable adjunct to any form of acne treatment. Mainly two classes of drugs are used topically 1)Topical Antibacterials: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5% OR Nadifloxacin during the day time. 2)Topical Retinoids: Either Adapalene 0.1% OR Tretinoin 0.025% for night time application. Hope this answers your query. regards