5 Ways To Get Rid Of Back Acne
Written by beacnefree on June 29th, 2008It’s definitely no secret that acne is a bothersome, and depending on its severity, an even embarrassing or painful condition. Besides the face, a rather common area for acne due to the amount of sebaceous (oil) glands within the skin, it also frequently appears on the back and shoulders as well, mainly due to the overactive glands producing too much oil. Although stress, hormones, and even tight clothing or perspiration may all exacerbate acne and cause break-outs to occur.
If you’re wondering if it’s even possible to get rid of back acne with all of the usual culprits simultaneously at work, wonder no more as here are five simple things anyone can do to combat this aggravating skin condition:
1. Properly Care for and Protect the Skin: Besides using products that are specifically intended for treating acne, properly caring for the skin means amply protecting it from the ravages of the sun and its harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays. A common misconception is that drying out the skin naturally with the sun will help to get rid of back acne, doing so is only a temporary fix, and also one that may end up doing far more harm than good as the risk of skin cancer increases. Also, causing the skin to become too dry will cause the sebaceous glands to go into “panic mode” and produce even more oils, which is precisely what you don’t want to happen.
2. Wear the Right Clothes: The type of fabrics you wear against your skin may make acne worse, particularly if you’re exercising or perspiring while wearing these materials. Although there is no one type that actually causes acne per se, those made of synthetic fibers and clothing that’s labeled as moisture-wicking will help to keep sweat away from the skin. An easy way as to how to get rid of back acne is, after exercising, immediately change out of your clothing to allow the skin to “breathe” and to keep bacteria and oils from clogging the pores.
3. Minimize Stress: The scientific evidence is clear, stress and tension do indeed both contribute to certain skin conditions, including back acne, and while of course it isn’t possible to completely avoid all types of stressors in your life, make it a point to practice deep breathing exercises or whatever it is that helps you to relax and unwind on a regular basis.
4. Invest in yourself by investing in a complete acne treatment system specially designed for body acne. Most people aren’t aware that there is a product available that is specifically made to treat back acne. Clear Pores has developed a 3 part system that is powerful enough to get quick results while not being harsh on your skin like most prescription products.
5. Take Prescription Medication: For very severe cases of back acne, prescription medication such as oral antibiotics or the drug isotretinoin may be necessary in order to shrink the sebaceous glands, causing them to produce less of the acne causing oils. Ask your doctor or dermatologist for their recommendations and whether or not you’d be a good candidate for this type of treatment.
Unfortunately, there’s no one miracle cure for back acne, but by doing these five things, you’ll be helping your skin to both look and feel better and be keeping the condition at bay. Also remember to have patience as most treatments and medications, prescription or otherwise, will take several weeks to work effectively, and some people must try more than one before they find the best one for their skin type and the degree of acne they have.
