Overview

Acne can occur anywhere on the body, including the face, arms, legs, back, neck and chest. When acne appears on the arms, it can cause the skin to feel rough and unevenly textured. The arms can become painful if clothing constantly rubs against the acne. Luckily, arm acne can be treated with a routine that involves cleaning, medicating and moisturizing the arms on a regular basis. By following these simple steps, arm acne will disappear, and the arms can return to their original smooth state.

Step 1

Cleanse acne on the arms by using a gentle soap formulated for sensitive skin types. Wet the arms with water, and lather up your hands with a sensitive skin soap. Spread the lather onto the arms, making sure to cover the entire area affected by acne. Rinse off the skin well. Repeat twice per day.

Step 2

Medicate acne on the arms by using a low concentration benzoyl peroxide cream. Squeeze a dime-sized amount of 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream onto the fingers, distributing the cream evenly onto both hands. Apply the cream to the effected area of the arms, using the opposing hand to apply the cream to each side. Continue to smooth the cream on the arms until it has been completely absorbed into the skin. Repeat twice per day.

Step 3

Moisturize arm acne using an oil-free moisturizing lotion. Squeeze a quarter-sized amount of an oil-free moisturizing lotion into your fingers, distributing it evenly between your hands. Apply the lotion to the affected area of the arms, using the posing hand to apply the lotion to each side. Repeat twice per day.