acne on back after waxing - #21698
I am really confused and honestly kinda frustrated. I waxed my back for the first time a few days ago because I wanted to feel smooth for a beach trip, but now I’ve got acne on my back after waxing! Like, seriously, what gives? I didn’t have outbreaks before, and now there are these weird red bumps everywhere. They’re not super painful but it's so annoying and kind of embarrassing. I thought waxing would help me have clear skin, not make it worse! I’ve been keeping the area clean and not using any heavy lotions or anything, but it seems like the more I try to care for it, the more they pop up. Is this normal? Should I be worried about acne on back after waxing long term? Like, do I just need to wait it out or is there something I can do to treat this? I heard some people say that exfoliating after waxing might help, but I’ve never really dealt with anything like this. Could it be something with the wax itself or maybe I am allergic to it? Do I need to see a dermatologist or can I handle this at home? Ugh, I thought waxing was supposed to be easier...
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