Acne is a skin problem that is the most common one, moreover, another bad aspect of acne is that it is not limited to face only. Acne can be found on back as well. Back acne is not only troublesome but also ugly. It is just like the face acne but is more difficult to cure. Actually, the skin of back is thicker and stronger than the face skin, for this reason, the treatment that we give to our back acne shows results very slowly. The reasons of the development of acne on face and on back are the same I-e clogging of pores, excess production of sebum and bacterial reaction.
Salicylic acid and alpha hydroxyl acids have been best proved back acne treatments until now. Ten percent of alpha hydroxy is enough in creams to cure mild back acne. However, for severe acne ten percent of benzoyl peroxide in creams or gels can be effective. For severe acne treatment, usually benzoyl peroxide is prescribed with alpha hydroxy acid.
Back acne treatment which is more critical than the face acne, is harder to cure, therefore, if no treatment works then antibiotic course works. However, these antibiotic treatments should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Along with these antibiotic medications, it is very necessary to take care of internal and external hygiene and certain foods have to be avoided. Regular exfoliation of the skin is also very important. People having back acne should use anti bacterial body washes and soaps. Bathing on daily basis or even two times a day is very important. Using a washcloth or a piece of some lather producing cloth for bathing can be very beneficial for exfoliation of the skin. Through exfoliation, the dead upper layer of the skin is removed.
It should be kept under consideration that people with back acne or face acne should use a moisturizer after exfoliation. Another important thing is that the moisturizer should be water based and not oil based. Oil based moisturizer will cause double trouble people with acne.
People having complains of back acne should not forget to pat their skin dry after taking bath with a properly clean towel. Creams for acne treatment should be applied after taking bath and properly drying the body. The cream can be removed by using an anti acne cleanser and lukewarm water.
This acne treatment should be continued for some weeks. Take care of following things for proper acne treatment:
1. Tight clothes that touch the body should be avoided
2. Bed covers should be properly clean
3. Cloths should be properly clean
4. Towels etc should be washed with anti bacterial detergents or by using antibacterial liquids
5. Avoid eating oily, fatty and sweet things like chocolates.
6. Take bath daily one or two times
7. do not touch acne without properly washed hands
8. oil control body washes and soaps should be used
9. Hair should be kept away from touching your back because hairs have a lot of dirt and dust.
10. Another method for women with back acne – should avoid back waxing.