Acne on Neck and Shoulders

Written by beacnefree on July 29th, 2008

Acne on the neck and shoulders are not so different from acne that breaks out on your face. While they may be conveniently hidden from public view, neck and shoulders can actually be more inconvenient and uncomfortable.

You know how face acne hurts when you press it accidentally? Acne on the back, neck and shoulders have more chances of being pressed, touched, and ultimately irritated, than face acne does.

Acne anywhere on your body is caused by the overproduction of sebum and dead skin cells. These tend to clog pores and, with bacteria added in, form pimples. Many triggers can worsen the irritation. These triggers may be internal, such as fluctuating hormones or being overworked and stressed, or external, which such as wearing tight clothing or poor hygiene

Acne on the neck and shoulders may be worsened by imposing neck jewelry, or certain fabrics rubbing too roughly against the neck and shoulders, compounded by sweat and any dust and dirt accumulated during the day. No matter how much anti-bacterial ointment you put on your acne, if these irritants persist, the pimples will never subside. Stop wearing that shell choker and see the difference in the skin around your neck after a week or so.

After exercising, change out of your damp, possibly bacteria-ridden shirt right away and let your skin breathe before changing into another one. A shower right after exercise is an even better idea. Another possible irritant is the shoulder bag or backpack, with straps regularly pressing hard on your shoulders.

Another possible irritant could be your hair. People who don’t wear a sweat band when they exercise, to keep hair away from their face, are prone to facial acne. Similarly, the constant brushing of the ends of your hair on your neck and shoulders should have the same effect. Hair is a huge source of oil and if your hair is in constant contact with your neck and shoulders that oil can easily be transferred.

Aside from avoiding these irritants, you can clear up acne on the neck and shoulders by reducing stress in your life. If it is totally impossible to find more relaxation time, you should learn how to do breathing exercises to calm your nerves. More sleep is also always welcome, as with drinking more glasses of water to cleanse and detoxify your system.

Anti-acne products may also help reduce pimples and inflammations in the neck and shoulders, but most washes and creams out in the market specifically target facial acne only. This is because these products are simply trying to clean the skin or minimize swelling, not really trying to cure the problem at its source. Look for products that unclog pores, such as salicylic acid.

The Clear Pores Body System, which is composed of a deep body wash and a body protection cream, both containing salicylic acid, and an herb supplement, is known for its complete, effective, and mild system of clearing up acne on the back, neck, and shoulders. ClearPores is the #1 recommendation for treating acne on the neck and shoulders, as it is doctor endorsed and already has a huge base of extremely happy customers.

For severe cases of acne on the neck and shoulders a visit to the dermatologist is recommended.

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