Treatment for back acne
Back acne
Back acne, often known as "bacne," is acne that appears on your back. It causes red lumps, whiteheads, and blackheads to form on the skin. Zits can be unattractive, bothersome, and painful. Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become clogged with oil, debris, dead skin cells, and bacteria. Sweat becomes trapped underneath a shirt or athletic gear during exercise or severe activity, causing back acne. Clothing pushes against your sweating skin, causing zits or exacerbating them. Back acne can be treated with a variety of over-the-counter and prescription medications. However, skin problems clearing may take several months.
Symptoms:
It's possible that you merely have pimples on the shoulders and upper back. Alternatively, they could appear all over the back and body, all the way down to the waist. These zits can be unpleasant, and they may appear in groups. You could have only one form of pimple or a mix of them:
- Blackheads
- Cysts, which are caused by a kind of acne known as cystic acne. Cysts appear as lumps beneath the surface of your skin
- Nodules are the outcome of a severe form of acne known as nodular acne. Acne nodules are hard lumps that grow beneath the skin
- There are no "heads" on the red bumps
- Whiteheads or black spots
How to prevent back acne
Because the main variables that predispose one to "bacne" — hormone fluctuations and genetics — are out of their control, you can't always control whether you have back acne.
However, you can take efforts to lower your risk of having these lesions.
- Don't Take Certain Medications
Some medications, such as androgens (male hormones) and lithium, have been linked to an increased risk of acne. If you're taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor about other options.
- Avoid using oil-based skin care products:
Avoid using oil-based skin care products on your back, such as moisturizers and cosmetics. Back acne flare-ups might occur as a result of these factors. Additionally, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends looking for noncomedogenic products, which are less prone to clog pores.
- Remove Back Pressure:
Back acne, also known as acne mechanica, is caused by anything that causes higher sweating and friction on the back, such as backpacks, sports gear, and back braces. To avoid friction and irritation, it's best to choose a backpack that's lightweight and fits appropriately.
If you're wearing sports equipment that exerts strain on your back (like shoulder pads), don't wear it for longer than you really need to, or wear a clean cotton T-shirt below to lessen the pressure and friction.
- Wear clean clothes:
Dirty clothing can trap sweat, oil, and dirt, aggravating the skin allergies and leading to acne development. Wearing loose clothing while exercising and removing damp garments afterward is always a good idea.
Remedies for back acne:
- Use over the counter treatments
Over-the-counter acne treatments and gels with chemicals like benzoyl peroxide, resorcinol, salicylic acid, and sulfur can help clear up blemishes and prevent new ones from appearing on the back. It's possible that you'll need help applying acne creams to the back. It may be more convenient to use a body wash that has acne-fighting chemicals. Body washes alone aren't strong enough to combat body acne. To get the best results, use a medicinal body cleanser with chemicals like salicylic acid, which can clear pores and destroy acne bacteria.
2. Wash your skin often:
To avoid clogging your pores, look for body cleansers that state "noncomedogenic" or "oil-free" on the label. Antibacterial soaps, astringents, and abrasive scrubs are all acne-causing ingredients. Also, when cleaning your skin, be gentle. Scrubs, loofah, and exfoliators that are too harsh might harm the skin's protective layer and exacerbate body acne.
3. Shower after every workout:
Because heat and humidity promote bacterial growth, it's best to shower right after an exercise. If you don't have access to a shower right away, use an oil-free cleansing wipe to eliminate as much perspiration as possible from your body before changing your clothes.
4. Avoid squeezing or picking at lesions.
Picking or popping a pimple can aggravate acne and cause skin damage. The skin on the body heals more slowly than the skin on the face, and picking can result in brown areas and scars if done frequently.
5. Avoid exposure to sun:
UV radiation from the sun can deepen acne and cause scarring on your back and body. Wear sunscreen at all times and reapply as needed. Not only will this assist with acne, but it will also protect the skin from UV damage and skin cancer.
6. Get Your Sheets Clean
If you sleep on your back, make it a routine to change or wash your linens once or twice a week. This clears your mattress of germs and dead skin cells, which can block the pores and prolong back acne.
Take Away
Back acne is more difficult to conceal than face acne, but it doesn't mean you have to live with it. Breakouts on the back can be reduced with the right skin-care routine, resulting in smoother, healthier-looking skin.
