Causes of back acne in women

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Avatar f tn A problem is, testosterone varies a whole lot in both men and women, by the day, hour, week, etc. and even more in women than men, so the only true way to know if you had abnormally low levels would have been to test you a lot, not just twice. You did have the same levels twice, so it might be a problem. A question would be, how's your sexual desire? How's your stamina? How's your ability to build muscle? How's your energy levels?
4270856 tn?1355798754 did you break out in acne? i broke out when i got preggo and i really want a boy. my obgyn told me most people with bous do get acne because testosterone is the acne hormone..
Avatar m tn The two most well-known ones are small case studies of undertaking fecal transplantation to put bacteria that has been lost back in the colon and genetic studies to determine which genes are genetic markers for UC. Fecal transplantation has been especially promising for those who have colitis due to C-diff in addition to others who are getting flares due to an imbalance of fecal flora.
Avatar f tn Do you have any other symptoms - greasy hair, itchy head with dandruff, hairloss at a certain time during your cycle, acne (especially around the jawline, back, etc. ) If your hairloss is all over your head that is considered diffuse patterned. Are you having any intestinal issues? I know celiac disease can cause that type of hairloss also. Do you have female family members with early hairloss? Do you have any symptoms of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?
1081864 tn?1257519948 Another good medication is Spironolactone--this must be used with the birth control pill (it can cause birth defects) and works by blocking the action of testosterone. This combination of medications will get rid of most of your symptoms ( irregular periods, hair growth, acne, ovarian cysts). But obviously are not going to help you get pregnant if you are going for a girl! You might want to see a good endocrinologist in addition to your gynecologist. Good luck!
Avatar n tn Of course, continue with the soaps and ointments as well. Acne can be pretty stubborn, so if you find something that works, stick with it.
Avatar n tn Significance Red bumps on your cheeks may signal acne, sometimes referred to as pimples or zits, and can result in scarring if left untreated. Acne also forms on the neck, chest, shoulders or back -- the areas of your body with the most oil glands. Acne bumps often heal slowly and new bumps typically appear as the older ones vanish, according to MayoClinic.com.
Avatar f tn I believe abrasion on my skin causes acne breakouts. Ever since using back scrubbers, acne appeared and left acne scars after disappearing. I totally lost my confidence in dressing up for summer and I cant go shirtless, I'm forced to wear a shirt when I go swimming and its bothersome. My self-esteem has hit rock bottom ever since these deep scars appeared. I never knew skin could do that.
549876 tn?1219952270 re having a boy then you break out more because there is more testosterone in your system which causes acne
Avatar n tn It can occur in all skin types, although it is more common in darker skin tones. PIH is not a true scar and is the remnant of an inflamed acne lesion. Picking or popping a pimple increases the chance of developing postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. PIH will fade away over time, even without treatment. It can take three to 24 months for PIH to fully fade, although in some cases it may take longer.
Avatar f tn Hi Thanks for writing in. There can be several causes leading to such deep holes in the skin. It will be difficult to assess exactly what these might be due to but you may find the information given useful. The small deep hole as in your shoulder skin or back can be a sinus tract that usually develops in response to a deep-seated skin infection or acne. It is an abnormal channel in the body that opens into the environment on one end.
Avatar f tn If you are having recalcitrant acne in women then probably oral contraceptive containing norgestimate 0.25 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.035 mg; spironolactone; prednisone. If you have acne where sweating is an aggravating factor then aluminum chloride solution should be your choice of your treatment. Acne surgery are done for comedone expression; incision and drainage of fluctuant cysts and abscesses; chemical peel; micro-derm-abrasion; intra-lesional triamcinolone 2–4 mg/ml.
Avatar m tn I had back acne since my 20's.They get worse in summer and little better in winter.I am 25 now.Since last year this seems to spread to the back of my arm as given in the image I've posted in my profile.I have seen many docs,accutane didn't suite me.The appearance on these pimple/acnes are black and raised.They remain like that for years.I've changed my diet and that seems to help a little.But I am concerned what are those really? Acne/pimple/folliculitis?...
Avatar f tn I had no symptoms just got out of a relationship and wanted to be screened for everything. My results came back as everything negative expect hsv1 with a unequivocal lgg value of 0.91 for labcorp. This was in July. I have never had a cold sore but sometimes have bumps close to my mouth which may be due to my bad acne and facial hair as a women. The bumps don't hurt or get big and just disappear. Should I retest? I also have hidradenitis suppurativa which causes break outs on my face.
Avatar n tn Have had unprotected sex couple of times but test hiv - in june 08. i just found out she has these acne like spot on her face and shoulder. She say it body ance. I read the bottle of cream she uses and its Clindamycin. I looked it up and it say it is use to treat acne and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus common in people who are hiv + ? She also has vigoligo. Couple week ago i broke out with the same kind of acne she has.
Avatar n tn im into my 5th week of roaccatane and my back is killing me unbearable pain it makes me cry i feel i will have to stop even though i dont want to can you help please This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/240749'>mistakes commited with Roaccutane...� a question on Accutane and pregnancy</a>.
6868372 tn?1385568674 As was said acne in general is very common especially in teenage years. There are many ways to help reduce it. You can get it on your face or back. Some of the treatments over the counter are: Oxy 10, Stridex, and prescriptions: Cleocin T, (clindamycin antibiotic topical), and accutaine. There are others as well. A whole plant based diet with no added oil will lower the amount of extra oil in your system and thus less oil. Oily foods make acne worse. Read the Starch Solution by Dr.
583580 tn?1231136383 Hi everyone, I just have a question about hormonal changes in women. Here's a little background: I'm 28 (I'll be 29 in May 09), about 1 1/2 months ago I started experiencing some odd changes that have me scratching my head a little.
Avatar n tn My back has acne,the woman use teeth broken the acne and kiss it,and then we Masturbation,is it take any risk?
463575 tn?1211302688 Most people (around 95% reported their cysts gone, and a lot of people said it cured their acne, too). I never believed in herbal cures...thought it was a bunch of bull. I am very scientifically minded so it is a miracle I even tried turmeric. It has been nothing short of a miracle for me so I thought I'd share the love and hopefully help a lot of people suffering from acne get some relief. Go to an ethnic store and buy yourself a cheap bag of turmeric (make sure it's pure turmeric...
689528 tn?1364135841 DMarie919 - I get the discharge too, but for me it's all the time (along with breaking out). Ugh the last two days I've broken out like crazy, and my face is really oily, yet the rest of my skin (hands and legs, etc) are SO dry. It's normal to have oily face (that's the "glow" they talk about pregnant women having) and that "glow" is also what causes women to break out.
Avatar f tn I always assumed the little bumps on my back was acne however, I now have a few on my chest and my back gets a little itchy now whereas before it didn’t. My back is a bit oily to the touch. I googled causes and all these frightening things popped up, bed bugs, scabies etc. Here’s a photo of my back: [IMG]http://i64.tinypic.com/6to8ia.jpg[/IMG] http://i64.tinypic.com/6to8ia.jpg Any ideas would be appreciated.
Avatar n tn It has totally gotten my acne under control. I developed acne/ cyst on my face, shoulders, and lower back. Wal-mart has a generic version that works just as well. I sat in the Endo's office furious / confused/frustrated. Bottom line is the doctors still don't quite understand what exactly causes auto-immune diseases and why it affects women differently. There is no cure just the ability to treat symptoms. I have personally found that each Dr. has their opinion and theory.
Avatar f tn Have you been diagnosed with PCOS? This condition causes the acne, weight gain and cysts. It is important to follow up with your doctor to see if you have this condition. It may help you avoid future cysts if you get treatment now. Often, hormones can be out of balance without PCOS and it causes those same symptoms. Usually, birth control pills are recommended to try to get your hormones regulated in cases where your system is out of balance.
Avatar n tn Polycystic ovary syndrome (or PCOS) is common, affecting as many as 1 in 15 women. Often the symptoms begin in the teen years. Treatment can help control the symptoms and prevent long-term problems. What are hormones, and what happens in PCOS? Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger many different processes, including growth and energy production. Often, the job of one hormone is to signal the release of another hormone.