Back Acne Treatments - 6 Tips Guaranteed To Get Rid Of Back Acne
Most people think of acne as only affecting the face. However, acne can also appear on any other part of your body including your back. Back acne is often harder to treat because of the thicker skin on your back and the irritation caused by your clothes constantly rubbing on your back. The best back acne treatment is one that combines prevention and proper skincare.
Here are several tips to help you prevent and treat your back acne.
1. Regular exercise.
Exercise can help to get rid of your back acne by reducing the amount of stress you feel during the day. But don't wear tight fitting nylon and Lycra workout clothes. These types of synthetic fabrics will trap your body's sweat and heat, producing an environment that will allow bacteria to grow. Bacteria are one of the causes of acne.
Wear loose fitting clothes made out of cotton and natural fibers. Wash your workout clothing after every use.
2. Eat a balanced diet.
While it is true that studies have shown that a poor diet doesn't cause, a diet that is good for your body will also be good for your skin. Be sure to get plenty of vitamins, minerals and supplements that have been shown to prevent and stop acne breakouts. Vitamins and minerals such as
Vitamin A - High doses can be toxic
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
L-Carnitine
Zinc
I prefer the Centrum brand multivitamins myself, but any other brand that has the recommended daily requirements will suffice.
3. A Healthy skin regimen
Don't scrub too hard or over-wash your back as this can irritate the sebaceous glands in your back causing an over production of sebum, clogging your pores and making your back acne worse.
Use a product which has gentle exfoliation ingredients and don't use products that contain alcohol.
4. Hormonal Treatment
Hormones (or a lack of hormones) during your later years - especially with regard to women - play a role in acne prevention and outbreaks.
Treatment options include topical retinoids, oral antibiotics and Benzoyl Peroxide for teen years. For adults oral contraceptives or hormonal birth control pills and hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) may be helpful for women, combined with systemic or topical treatments, prescription or over-the-counter products and medications.
5. Acne treatment products
There are several popular products that can prevent acne including:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Proactiv® Solution
Salicylic Acid
Retinoids
Antibiotics
Oral Contraceptives
Anti-Androgens
6. Stress
There are two types of stress, external and internal. External stressors compromise your skin's ability to heal, like too much sun or wearing a backpack. Internal stressors like anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, depression and a variety of other internalized emotions, can trigger chemical reactions inside your body that can result in acne flare-ups and other skin irritations.
To fight internal stressors and help prevent acne breakouts, get lots of rest and sleep. Do your best to keep regular hours. Take up a hobby that relaxes you, such as yoga.
Back acne will affect many people who wear tight fitting clothing or who wear heavy backpacks. If it strikes you, trying the above tips should prove helpful with your back acne treatment.