What is Back Acne and What Can I Do About It?

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What is Back Acne and What Can I Do About It?

Copyright 2006 Tony Buel

Like all of the other forms of acne, there is no one thing

that causes back acne. As far as the medical community

stands, back acne also happens when oil glands start

functioning more rapidly around puberty. The hormone group

androgens, found in both females and males, get overactive

which in turn causes a reaction in the oil glands, which

make extra oil. The oil glands are located just underneath

the skin surface.

Oil glands constantly are producing and secreting oil

through the pores in the skin. When too much of the oils

are produced the pores and hair follicles become clogged.

The clogs obstruct the way that dead cells escape the skin,

which in turn results in a mess of oil and dead cells

plugging the hair follicle. This attracts bacterium, which

causes the acne to be formed.

Back acne can be found on any part of the body and does not

necessarily have to be on a person's back. It can be very

severe with large lesions and painful cysts. Back acne may

just be something that certain people are prone to or it

could be caused by other things such as tight clothing or a

heavy backpack. Not having anything in contact with the

back is not a logical prevention step, as we all must sit

down and everyone has to wear clothing.

Back acne comes in all sizes and forms of acne, ranging

from mild forms like whiteheads to serious forms of acne

including cystic acne. 'Bacne' as it is referred to in

slang terms, can consist of pimples, pustules and

blackheads as well. Back acne affects people ranging from

age ten to age forty or older yet. Understanding the causes

of back acne and available treatment options, are very

important is treating and preventing the condition.

There are some differences in back acne and acne located

elsewhere on the body however. Back acne is not caused by

genetics as other acnes can be. Some severe cases of back

acne may be genetically passed on but most likely it is

just the individual's body type or personal genetic make

up. People all over the world suffer from back acne at some

point in their lives. Unlike other acne, food does not

contribute to the formation or flare up of back acne. There

is absolutely no evidence that foods cooked in grease, or

high in fat content contribute to back acne.

It is also known that excessive oil production and dirt

build up does not have a huge impact on developing back

acne. Perspiring excessively and not washing or showering

immediately has been shown to not increase the chances of

developing back acne. Back acne also does not seem to be

affected by stress. There are some who think that facial

acne is increased due to stress. However stress can cause

back acne to not heal. Oftentimes, stress causes people to

pick and bother the pimples, which make the condition worse.

It is easier to treat back acne than to try and prevent it

because most people suffer from back acne at one time or

another. Skin on the back is much thicker and therefore

allows for stronger topical treatments, such as ten percent

Benzoyl peroxide. This strength of Benzoyl peroxide is not

suitable for other skin that is typically thinner and will

not be able to sustain itself under harsh treatment. You

can get all the same types of acne, blackheads, whiteheads,

papules, pustules and cysts, on your back just as you can

on any other part of your body.

Taking some over the counter medicines may treat breakouts

of back acne in conditions that are not complex. Some skin

specialists or dermatologists should treat severe forms of

acne on the back, such as cystic acne. Most of the simpler

forms of acne might disappear with daily washing and

cleansing routines but as cystic acne goes deep into the

skin and can cause permanent scarring, it should be given

more serious medical attention than simple pustules or

blackheads on the back.

Always speak to your healthcare provider about treatment

before starting a back acne treatment program never attempt

to treat severe acne on your own or with an over the

counter product without consulting a professional.

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