Acne on the neck??
EDS Skin Care Forums Forum Index » Skin Care and Makeup Forum

Mon May 29, 2006 6:28 am

So I've been having serious acne outbreaks lately on my neck. We're not talking 1 or 2 zits, but maybe 5 or 6 MONSTERS within the past two weeks alone. It's definitely to the point where I need to pause and wonder what's going on.

I've rarely experienced acne in this area before and this makes me think there must be some specific cause of this I'm not aware of. Does anyone have any guesses of what I might be doing wrong? Do you guys get acne on your neck?

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 7:14 am

I seldom get them there, only those times of the month before my period.. Might be your laundry soap, or your hair?

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 7:19 am

Occasionally I might get one or two there but not often.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 9:36 am

Don't know what the weather is like in your world right now, but it's hotter than Hades in Chicago right now and the humidty is stifling. I don't have issues with the breakouts on the neck, but hubby does. This weather tends to bring it out.

Maybe try treating your neck as you would your face for a break out. Dirt, hair, products, sweat is a combination begging for a breakout.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 12:07 pm

I am constantly dealing with neck acne. There can be many culprits. First things to check - anything that touches your neck, new or unchanged pillowcases, new sunscreen, makeup, moisturizer, hairspray, new detergent, new boyfriend (kisses Smile

). Also check your diet, any changes? Dairy can be a big one. And hormones can cause flair ups. Have you recently begun or ended birth control? Nine times out of ten I get acne on my temples, jawline and neck due to a new hair conditioner.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 12:12 pm

I agree with Candy--- treating your neck like you do your face could help a lot. Maybe try some masks and acne serums?

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 12:49 pm

Weird - I've been dealing with that lately myself. I've been treating that area like I do my face but it doesn't seem to make it better. I think it might be my hair products but I'm not sure what else to you instead. Any other ideas out there? Sad

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 1:28 pm

I have a really sensitive neck area, which means if I apply ANYTHING that I use for my combo skin, it will probably break out (even things like Decleor balms or balancing oils)

I would avoid using any products in the area and cleanse with a gentle face gel. Also it pays to cleanse your neck after you have washed and conditioned your hair, to remove any buildup.

Try to wash the area with cleanser in the morning as well, because things like sweat + oil can cause breakouts.

As for treating the spots.. I would go for straight tea tree or clary sage essential oil. And perhaps a spot treatment using clay masks.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 3:42 pm

I never get pimples on my neck... but a year ago for about a period of 4 months I used to get these nasty zits on my chest and back which I never had a breakout before. So it was kind of weird. Sometimes your body is going through hormonal changes, and this can trigger breakouts in certain areas where you've never had breakouts before. I would suggest putting tea tree oil on the area, and just keep it clean.
If these breakouts are not due to hormones, it can be because of other factors like pillow cases, laundry detergent, change in diet, sweat etc.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 5:05 pm

I'm having a few broke out on my neck too! Maybe I'm putting too much moisturizer on it recently because I want to get rid of my lines there.

free skin care · Mon May 29, 2006 6:52 pm

Hi,

i had a big struggle with break outs for a six months time a few months back....and i used to get breakouts(all kinds including cystic
) around my jaw line and on the neck right below my jaw line and a few smaller ones even below that. people who sat right in front facing me wouldnt even know that i had acne issues......but it was so bad that after trying antibiotics (worked well while i was on) I actually contemplated Accutane and almost got it. But in my case it was purely hormonal(PCOS)..and thankfully I saw my ob/gyn before starting accutane and he started me on PCOS treatment and my acne got 95% clear in a couple of months....i am happy because Accutane wouldnt have helped anyways...........So please get your hormones checked by seeing a endocrinologist if you suspect it is hormonal and it is persisiting for more than a couple of months! HTH

Tue May 30, 2006 8:40 am

Sodium lauryl sulfate which is in many shampoos and shower gels is known to irritate some people I find that it doesn't do much for me it is an industrial degreaser and they put it in everything so that you get lots of foam while washing your hair. As well is causing spots it is thought to contribute to thinning hair!

free skin care · Tue May 30, 2006 1:35 pm

In my experience, I used to get acne on my neck during PMS ... and it was made worse if I was sleeping on a pillowcase that needed changing, or by the conditioner residue that trickled down my neck when I rinsed my hair in the shower. Maybe try BCPs if you have hormonal acne that is worsening ... or try keeping your hair up as much as possible until it clears up.

Automatic Message

If this is your first visit to the EDS Forums please take the time to register. Registration is required for you to post on the forums. Registration will also give you the ability to track messages of interest, send private messages to other users, participate in Gift Certificates draws and enjoy automatic discounts for shopping at our online store. Registration is free and takes just a few seconds to complete.

Click Here to join our community.

If you are already a registered member on the forums, please login to gain full access to the site.