| Back acne can be extremely
embarrassing. Nobody wants to have acne at all, let alone
on the back. For men it can be embarrassing going shirtless
if they have back ance issues. Many women who like wearing
backless dresses or halter tops will find it practically
impossible with back acne. Not only does back acne embarrass
and limit sufferers but it also has physical negatives.
Back acne is known to be painful when a cyst forms (called
cystic
acne). The lesion or cyst is usually sensitive to
the touch and agonizing in particular positions. Back
acne may not be as easily seen as facial
acne but can be very painful.
How do we get back acne? What can be done to treat
or prevent it? Back acne is often found on the back
or on the buttocks. When extra sebum is manufactured,
pores and hair follicles become clogged, inviting excess
bacteria which leads to acne.
Although there is no scientific evidence for what exactly
causes back acne there are many factors that can contribute
to it. Tight form fitting clothes that do not allow
a person’s skin to breathe is thought to be part
of the cause of back acne. General living, working,
exercising, or simply sweating on a hot day can cause
your skin to produce extra sebum, especially if constant
washing is not practiced. This can cause acne on your
back. Heavy backpacks being worn daily is also a possible
cause of back acne. The friction of the backpack rubbing
against your clothes and skin can result in a serious
irritation that can promote the production of back acne.
If you must have heavy backpack, keeping your skin clean
will help prevent back acne flare-ups.
People with long oily hair often suffer from back acne.
The hair touching the skin of the back adds extra oil
which begins clogging, resulting in back acne (can also
be considered a part of body
acne). It is important to keep your hair off of
your back especially if you have long oily hair. Stress,
diet, and heredity can all play a role in back acne.
Watching your stress levels and maintaining a healthy
diet can prevent back acne most of the time. If you
have back acne it can be treated usually with a benzoyl
peroxide cream or gel or a multitude of other acne
cream products.
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