The Natural Cure For Back Acne
Obviously acne occurs throughout the body and facial acne, while the most common and the most obvious, is not necessarily the most troublesome.
Back acne creates different kinds of issues given that it is harder to reach and treat. Furthermore, the back is covered and the back skin is different in thickness to the face, all of which means you need to consider different remedies and cures.
The back differs too in that the sebaceous glands are larger and will therefore produce more oil than those on the face. They can also develop more significant lesions like cysts and nodules.
My preference is always for a natural cure wherever possible. Obviously the side effects from some medication can be significant and if you can minimize that and ensure that the body is subjected only to natural treatment then the entire body is going to respond better long term.
Lifestyle Factors. Consider your lifestyle first because some of the major factors affecting back acne are the clothing you wear and sweat. The incorrect clothing can irritate the skin and create a worse situation than would otherwise be the case, particularly if clothing is tight fitting.
Essentially anything that rubs against the skin, like a backpack or tight fitting clothes, can irritate the skin and lead to “acne mechanica”, which is skin irritation.
Sweat is another factor that will encourage the development and spread of back acne. So if you have ‘acne mechanica’, it will become worse with moisture.
Summer clothing should be loose and made mainly of cotton to prevent sweat from getting trapped between clothing and skin. Cotton clothes also allow the skin to breathe and prevent the pores from getting clogged with sweat and dirt that could provide an ideal home for acne-causing bacteria. For individuals fond of exercising or going outdoors, showers and baths should be a regular part of the daily schedule.
Consider also whether you have long hair that hangs down the back, which can lead to acne.
You need to maintain a good daily routine with back acne, including washing with a good cleanser (not ‘rough’ or strong soap) and lotion and moisturizer.
A regimen of benzoyl peroxide and alpha hydroxyl acid can work well with back acne, as can the vitamin A derivative Accutane, taken in pill form. This will reduce the oil glands producing the oils leading to the acne. This is regarded as something of a ‘magic bullet’ for acne generally, but it will depend upon several factors including the nature and severity of the acne, your diet, your water consumption, the clothing, sweat and other lifestyle factors that you need to be aware of.
Applying lotions and creams is obviously difficult with back acne and frequently dermatologists will prescribe a general body wash such as sulfur soaps of bath oils. Oral antibiotics may also be prescribed, but I would recommend against them until you have exhausted the other remedies and lifestyle issues.
