Head and Shoulders?

[ClearlyUnclear]

Ive read in numerous posts and forums that head and shoulders shampoo clears up body acne. Is this true? has anyone ever used the product in success? Thanks for the replies..

[analog2000]

I don't think this is going to help with your acne. I think this rumor got started because it can be very drying on the skin - maybe people think drying up some of the oil will help? My husband has problems with flaking/scaling skin, and his dermatologist told him to use Nizoral (active ingredient - ketoconazole) on his skin. This has helped a lot, but the underlying problem wasn't acne. It was ringworm or some other fungus.

[Nlivni]

The best thing that cleared me of body acne.
Use a Neutrogena or Phisoderm body wash with 2% Salicylic Acid.
Leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes. Then after you wash it off.
Use a PanOxyl acne bar with 5% BP. Leave it on for 2 to 3 minutes and wash off.

[andrew127]

Originally Posted by analog2000

I don't think this is going to help with your acne. I think this rumor got started because it can be very drying on the skin - maybe people think drying up some of the oil will help? My husband has problems with flaking/scaling skin, and his dermatologist told him to use Nizoral (active ingredient - ketoconazole) on his skin. This has helped a lot, but the underlying problem wasn't acne. It was ringworm or some other fungus.

head and shoulders moisturizes not drys... it's for dry hair so if it made it more dryer than it's defeating the point it's advertised for.

Search this board for head and shoulders and backne/chestne. Lost of people have had success with H&S

[analog2000]

Originally Posted by andrew127

head and shoulders moisturizes not drys... it's for dry hair

It is not for dry hair, it is for dandruff. It is a common misconception that dandruff is caused by dry skin on the scalp. In fact, it is usually caused by a tiny fungus called Pityrosporum ovale. Everyone naturally has this fungus, but for some people it gets out of control, causing excess shedding of the skin cells.

People with both oily and dry skin can have dandruff. Simply moisturizing the scalp is probably not going to help.