The Causes and Cures of Back Acne
What is back acne? Acne is described as an eruptive skin condition. It is caused by bacteria growing in oil trapped within glands found at the bottom of hair follicles. This bacteria in turn, irritates the skin, giving rise to blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and/or cysts.
Back acne is typically the caused by the same triggers as facial acne – skin becomes oily, pores get blocked, “bacne” develops – although as the skin on the back is generally thicker, tougher and contains larger pores than facial skin, back acne can be more challenging to treat and overcome. It should be noted that bodily acne can also occur on other parts of the body – chiefly the chest and buttocks.
Often, tight-fitting synthetic clothing and excessive sweating are blamed for body / back acne, but it is possible that these two ingredients merely exacerbate existing conditions. Environmental factors, as well as stress and hormonal fluctuations or imbalances can also influence outbreaks or onset of body acne. Some authorities also suggest that genetics may play a part in susceptibility its development. Like acne generally, back acne often develops during puberty.
How can back acne be treated? Given that the causes underlying back acne are the same as those behind facial acne, it is unremarkable that the same type of treatment is effective for both types.
The golden rule in treating back acne is to understand what it is that causes the condition in the first place, and eliminate those causes.
