How to get rid of chest acne??

[orangeapple]

Originally Posted by chiffonhead

Accutane has been removed from the market.

The brand Accutane is being discontinued by Roche, the manufacturer, but the generic versions of Isotretinoin are still available.
It has not been profitable for Roche, since so many people just use generics (which are usually covered by insurances and/or cheaper).

[mainegirl]

Originally Posted by AlexTx

I think you mean Accutane, not Retin-A.

Yes, you're correct. Thanks, I was trying to remember the name of the medication.

[chiffonhead]

Originally Posted by orangeapple

The brand Accutane is being discontinued by Roche, the manufacturer, but the generic versions of Isotretinoin are still available.
It has not been profitable for Roche, since so many people just use generics (which are usually covered by insurances and/or cheaper).

I know, I was just sayin...

[fromdust]

accutane works amazing, so i was throwing it out there. yes, only the generic is available, buts worth a check. i used it for a while with no complications. crazy ass side effects just like any other prescription.

[floridadreamer]

To get rid of it you basicly as someone mentioned, wash several times a day. It's an area that can get very oily and pore clogged. I've been told the skin on the chest is similar to the face, so treat it as such. I actually use clearasil foaming cleanser in the shower on my face, and while in there I use it on any other areas that show issues, ie; shoulders, rear, between breast,etc. Plus exfoliating is important if you don't do that already.

[♥♥PRINC3Ss♥♥]

Originally Posted by ech86

I have acne on my chest and this makes me very self-conscious about wearing low-cut tops. And if anyone were to ever see me topless, I'm afraid they would run away at the site of my chest! Any suggestions on what I can use to get rid of it? I've tried Proactive's bath wash and Neutrogena's body scrub (both of which are made from salicylic acid). Would I be better off going with something that uses benzoyl peroxide instead? I haven't seen a body wash made of b.p. though, only s.a. I have acne on my face too, but I can at least cover it up with makeup. I'm 23 by the way.

Please see a dermatologist, don't waste your time with over the counter creams. Retin A and whatever generic drug they have for Accutane are excellent.

All those over the counter creams will do more harm unless you have very very mild acne, especially if you use many at the same time. I'm gonna suggest the opposite to what other posters had advised you: Wash that area as least as possible as soaps & water irritate the skin and it will cause more breakouts. Use a very gentle soap like Cetaphil. Moisturize your skin with fragrance free lotions(white color lotions like Eucerin, Lubriderm, Vasenol) If your skin is dry you will break out more so keep it moisturized.