Treatment Options for Back Acne

No where else on the body will you find acne more severe in terms of size and numbers than on your back. The main reason why back acne flourishes and develops so quickly on the back is that there are literally million upon million of skin pores (sebaceous glands) producing large quantities of oil. As such, acne on the back tends to strike quickly and last much longer than if it were elsewhere on the body. Therefore, it is essential that acne be treated with an effective back acne treatment to prevent the formation ofacne scars which can leavedisfiguring blemishes behind.

There are a number of very good acne treatments available to treat back acne (bacne or backne) depending on the condition and severity of acne present on your back. Mild, moderate and sometime even severe forms of acne can be treated with over the counter acne products both in teens and adults. I personally had a lot of successes withClearPores and AcneZine back acne medicine especially on the upper back and shoulders. A word of caution; acne treatments specifically formulated for the back should not be used on the face or any other part of the body.

However in cases where the acne becomes more severe or cystic and forms large lump and becomes painful to touch, you should visit your dermatologist or doctor. She is best equipped to provide you guidance in terms of the back pimple treatment options available. Some of the treatments she may prescribe include: retinol creams to exfoliate the dead skin cells to prevent more acne; Antibiotics such asMinocycline or cortisone shots to act as anti-inflammatory agents to lessen the swelling; orAccutane which essentially prevents the sebaceous glands from producing oil. The one thing to keep in mind is that these treatments are very strong and often yield many unwanted side-effects.

Preventive Measures for the Back Acne

Naturally there are some preventive measures you can take to prevent acne on the back orbody acne from getting worse. One of the things you will want to avoid is tight fitted clothing which has the tendency to trap sweat and prevent air movement. Another thing to avoid is any kind of rubbing or grinding on the back which can result from back packs and in my case from a unfitted bra where the strap moves up and down while jogging and really aggravating acne my back. If you have experienced this then I suggest you switch to sports bra while working out as it is more comfortable and have less movement.

Another preventive measure you can take is to NOT stop using the back acne medicine as soon as the pimples have disappeared. Instead, continue to use the treatment once in a while to ensure that your skin is properly exfoliated and free of acne causing bacteria. this is perhaps one of the most effective preventive measures you can take since there is no acne cure.

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