The Back Acne Treatment You Wouldn’t wanna miss!
Unfortunately, acne problems are not exclusive to the face alone. It can also develop in the legs, chest, buttocks and back. Back acne, which tends to form on the back, buttocks and upper arms are also called body acne and can take the form of a pimple, a blackhead, or a cyst, which can be painful and usually form under the skin’s surface. There are no known causes of back acne. According to research, it occurs around puberty stage when the sebaceous glands start to produce sebum after which the hair follicles and pores become clogged and attract bacteria. It then leads to acne.
Contrary to popular beliefs, oily or fatty foods, stress, genes or excessive sweating play no role in developing such. There is also no known proof to say that backpacks or even tight clothing lead to back acne.
An effective back acne treatment follows:
* Wash the affected area with antibacterial facial cleanser such as Cetaphil. Avoid using regular soap. Let the skin dry before putting on clothes.
* After shower, use a 10 percent benzoyl peroxide gel or even cream and let dry.
* For the best back acne treatment results, one can also use creams containing alpha hydroxyl acid together with benzoyl peroxide gel.
Aside from the given back acne treatment, is also advised to exfoliate at least once a week to get rid of the dead skin cells which may build up in the skin and aggravate the problem. Using a sugar scrub (milder than salt scrub) together with at least two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil can be used on a weekly basis for exfoliating the skin.