24F
I have tried 10% urea, salicylic acid (cleanser), benzoyl peroxide (soap), ketaconazole, and also low % salicylic acid + glycolic acid wipes (these used to help in the past but don’t anymore). Nothing seems to be working. This has been going on for years. It started on my upper back and has now spread across my entire back and shoulders (top of arms).
The texture feels rough and the bumps are tiny, hard, and mostly skin-colored, with a few occasional slightly red/painful ones. They are NOT itchy at all.
I live in a hot, humid climate (33–40°C). I do sweat but wear loose cotton clothing and wash my back after conditioner. No major improvement with any of the treatments I’ve tried. No shaving/waxing, no tight clothing. I do lie on my back a lot. What could this be, and what actually works for this kind of persistent texture? My birthday is in a month and I really want this gone or at least improved?
please help