im doing a dance show and the outfit we wear shows my back. i have back acne and i am so worried about what people will say! im the only one in the show that has this problem. what shall do? the dance is in 2 weeks. i think it is more scars then actual acne. is bio oil good to help it in 2 weeks. or maybe cocoa butter? please help me!

thanks x x x

I had the same problem in high school - good times!    I don't know about  Bio Oil, but I'd definitely advise against cocoa butter.  Generally the oil causes or makes the condition worse, so to add more is not a good idea.  The best treatment, I've found, are acne treatments containing salicylic acid.  It dries out the blemishes and encourages the regeneration (healing) of the skin.  I'd use a body wash for acne, containing salicylic acid (Neutrogena and Clean and Clear are 2 good brands), and one of those nylon poufy scrubby things (don't know what they're really called! LOL).  Gently scrub the affected area - you don't want to irritate the skin, but you do want to get the area exfoliated.  Then, follow with a lotion with salicylic acid (both brands make them).  In two weeks, you'll see a definite difference.  Oh, btw - you may want to limit your exposure to sun on your back, because the salicylic acid can make your skin a little more sensitive.  Good luck at the dance show!  

Clearisil makes a face wash, and clearing pads that work miracles! (3 days guaranteed!) Have mom pick these up and use them daily for the next week. Only as directed! If you overuse them, your back will become irritated and break out in a rash! Dont let this scare you, just follow the directions on the label. I have 3 teenage boys, trust me!



And, on the day of the show, wear a little coverup and powder.



Another thin that works for me is light therapy. (tanning)

just wear a cute tank top uner the dress, it'll do, or wear a under dress.

If i had to put oil or something, use burts bees healthy healing Carrot nutritive(smells really good) body lotion.

What I did was got a loofa sponge on a stick and started washing my back really good. Then when I would sweat, I would make sure that was the first place I washed. i saw results in about 2 weeks.

u can wear those under shirts but im really not sure!!?!

and people might not even see it anyways while ur dancin!

But if its scars then im really not sure

I have a lil of that too..well if im going out sometimes i just put cover up on them.

if it doenst clear up by then you could prolly put some cover up over i guess