Being quite a grave problem for people of all age groups, various means have been found out to treat it. Though Back acne is seen in both the sexes, it occurs more in adult men. Not only that, it is a matter of concern as it shows up in puberty, and also lasts quite long. This grave problem seem to come up when the hair follicles and pores get blocked due to the extra amount of sebum on the layer of the skin. As the dead cells can’t find any route to escape, thus along with the sebum invites the bacteria to attack and thus the famous ‘acne’s are born. By now you must have known that back acne is otherwise called ‘bacne’.
How To Get Rid Of Back Acne
In spite of the face and back acnes following the same procedure to form, yet curing the later is tougher as it rests on the ‘hidden’ part of ones body – which eyes can’t see or hands can’t wash. Top of that, back is that part of the body which is pressed on by the entire body pressure when one sleeps, in a way worsening the acne situation. But there is no scientific conclusion as to why back acnes are caused. The usual factors – stress, oily or fatty foods, too much of sweating and even genes does not play an important role to cause of back acne but then there is no proof also that tight clothes and heavy back packs cause back acne. It might be that all these factors coupled together might somewhere help acnes to grow in the back.
Steps to Avoid Irritation
- Try to wear loose, breathable cotton clothes mostly.
- Try to carry your stuffs somewhere other than your backpack, at a time when you are treating back acne.
- One should be clearly aware of any external factors that causes skin irritation on the back and necessary action should be taken.
- The following steps that have been clearly mentioned should be kept in mind while you tend the same and everyday one should follow a time-bound therapy.
To treat a mild back acne, one might try out a topical 10 percent benzoyl peroxide cream. But on the other hand, severe acne which includes cysts also, should be treated after consulting a dermatologist.
Steps to Treat Mild Back Acne
- You have to wash the back with some anti-bacterial cleanser designed for the face, it is better to stay away from regular soaps. After this allow the skin to dry.
- Then a 10 percent benzoyl peroxide gel or cream should be applied which is readily available over-the-counter or via prescriptions. It should then be allowed to dry again.
- There have been suggestions that if the benzoyl peroxide is used along with an alpha hydroxy treatment, the results derived out of this is more effective. The other product which works wonders is Accutane. It is a vitamin A derivative which comes in the pill form and should be taken for 15-20 weeks. It has proven records of curing severe back acnes.