The Natural Cure For Back Acne
Back acne has a range of problems associated with it that differ from facial acne, even though both share the same origins and causes.
For a start, back acne is harder to reach and treat.
The back is covered and the back skin is different in thickness to the face, all of which means you need to consider different remedies and cures.
The back differs too in that the sebaceous glands are larger and will therefore produce more oil than those on the face.
They can also develop more significant lesions like cysts and nodules.
The side effects from some medication can be significant and if you can minimize that and ensure that the body is subjected only to natural treatment then the entire body is going to respond better long term.
You need to consider certain 'outside' factors that may contribute towards back acne issues.
One of the major consideration is the clothing you wear.
The incorrect clothing can irritate the skin and create a worse situation than would otherwise be the case, particularly if clothing is tight fitting.
Essentially anything that rubs against the skin, like a backpack or tight fitting clothes, can irritate the skin and lead to is skin irritation which in turn assists in the development and spread of back acne.
Sweat is another factor that will encourage the development and spread of back acne.
So if you have existing skin irritation it will become worse with moisture, like sweat.
Summer clothing should be loose and made mainly of cotton to prevent sweat from getting trapped between clothing and skin.
Cotton clothes also allow the skin to breathe and prevent the pores from getting clogged with sweat and dirt that could provide an ideal home for acne-causing bacteria.
For individuals fond of exercising or going outdoors, showers and baths should be a regular part of the daily schedule.
Hair can also contribute to your back acne if you have long hair that reaches the back.
You should keep it away from the skin and also ensure it's clean.
You need to maintain a good daily routine with back acne, including washing with a good cleanser (not 'rough' or strong soap) and lotion and moisturizer.
Both benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxyl acid can work well with back acne, as can the vitamin A derivative Accutane, taken in pill form.
This will reduce the oil glands producing the oils leading to the acne.
The effectiveness of Accutane will depend upon several factors including the nature and severity of the acne, your diet, your water consumption, the clothing, sweat and other lifestyle factors that you need to be aware of.
Applying lotions and creams is obviously difficult with back acne and frequently dermatologists will prescribe a general body wash such as sulfur soaps of bath oils.
Oral antibiotics may also be prescribed, but I would recommend against them until you have exhausted the other remedies and lifestyle issues.
Although there are many common factors to facial and body acne, the importance of washing and cleansing, diet and, in the case of back acne, your clothing are all important.
For a start, back acne is harder to reach and treat.
The back is covered and the back skin is different in thickness to the face, all of which means you need to consider different remedies and cures.
The back differs too in that the sebaceous glands are larger and will therefore produce more oil than those on the face.
They can also develop more significant lesions like cysts and nodules.
The side effects from some medication can be significant and if you can minimize that and ensure that the body is subjected only to natural treatment then the entire body is going to respond better long term.
You need to consider certain 'outside' factors that may contribute towards back acne issues.
One of the major consideration is the clothing you wear.
The incorrect clothing can irritate the skin and create a worse situation than would otherwise be the case, particularly if clothing is tight fitting.
Essentially anything that rubs against the skin, like a backpack or tight fitting clothes, can irritate the skin and lead to is skin irritation which in turn assists in the development and spread of back acne.
Sweat is another factor that will encourage the development and spread of back acne.
So if you have existing skin irritation it will become worse with moisture, like sweat.
Summer clothing should be loose and made mainly of cotton to prevent sweat from getting trapped between clothing and skin.
Cotton clothes also allow the skin to breathe and prevent the pores from getting clogged with sweat and dirt that could provide an ideal home for acne-causing bacteria.
For individuals fond of exercising or going outdoors, showers and baths should be a regular part of the daily schedule.
Hair can also contribute to your back acne if you have long hair that reaches the back.
You should keep it away from the skin and also ensure it's clean.
You need to maintain a good daily routine with back acne, including washing with a good cleanser (not 'rough' or strong soap) and lotion and moisturizer.
Both benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxyl acid can work well with back acne, as can the vitamin A derivative Accutane, taken in pill form.
This will reduce the oil glands producing the oils leading to the acne.
The effectiveness of Accutane will depend upon several factors including the nature and severity of the acne, your diet, your water consumption, the clothing, sweat and other lifestyle factors that you need to be aware of.
Applying lotions and creams is obviously difficult with back acne and frequently dermatologists will prescribe a general body wash such as sulfur soaps of bath oils.
Oral antibiotics may also be prescribed, but I would recommend against them until you have exhausted the other remedies and lifestyle issues.
Although there are many common factors to facial and body acne, the importance of washing and cleansing, diet and, in the case of back acne, your clothing are all important.
