Back acne comes in all sizes and forms of acne, ranging from mild forms like whiteheads to serious forms of acne including cystic acne. Back acne consists 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 or solutions, are very important is treating and preventing back acne problem.
Like all of the other forms of acne, there is no specific cause for back acne. As far as the medical community stands, back acne happens when oil glands start to function 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 are constantly producing oil through the pores in the skin. When too much oil produced, the pores and hair follicles become clogged. The clogs obstruct the path that dead cells escape from the skin, which in turn resulting in a mess 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. Trying to prevent any surface contact with the back might not be helpful, as we all must sit down eventually. Plus we have to wear something which might cover our back. It is easier to treat back acne than trying to prevent it. Most people suffer from back acne from time to time. The skin on the back is much thicker and therefore allows for stronger topical treatments, such as ten percent Benzoyl peroxide. The extra dosage of Benzoyl peroxide is not suitable for other parts of skin that is typically thinner. Other part of skin will not be able to sustain itself under harsh treatment. You can get similar types of acne, blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules and cysts, on your back just as you can on any other part of body.
There are slight differences in back acne and acne located elsewhere on the body. Back acne is not due to genetics as other acnes can be. Some severe cases of back acne may be genetically passed on. But most likely back acne is just individual's body type or personal genetic makeup. People all over the world suffer from back acne at some point of their life. Unlike other acne problem, food does not contribute to the formation or flare up of back acne. There is absolutely no evidence that food cooked in grease, or high fat content causes 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.
Taking some over the counter medicines may treat breakouts of back acne in conditions that are not complex. Some skin specialists, professionals, doctors 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 back acne treatment or solution 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 skin professional.
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