Acne on the back: causes and treatment methods
Acne on the back and body is a fairly common problem. Pronounced rashes can appear either as isolated cases due to reactions to certain irritants or as a chronic manifestation of acne. Although acne most often appears during puberty, it is becoming more common in adults as well.
What causes rashes specifically on the back? What factors provoke them and make people hide and feel ashamed of their appearance? And most importantly, how to treat acne on the back – we discuss in this article.
How do pimples on the back occur?
On the chest, neck, shoulders, and even buttocks, pimples can affect various areas of your body. Pimples on the back are so common that they even have their own unofficial name: bacne.
The same factors that cause pimples on the face can lead to the appearance of pimples on the body or back. In particular, hyperactivity of sebaceous glands, an excess of dead skin cells, and acne-causing bacteria can lead to breakouts on any area of the body.
Oil and dead skin cells enter the follicle (pore) and create a blockage.
The blockage then becomes a comedo.
If bacteria invade, the comedo progresses to an inflamed pimple.
Like the face, the upper half of the body has many sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum to help your skin maintain moisture, regulate temperature, and prevent infections.
Since so many of these glands are located in the upper part of the body (as opposed to the limbs), follicles are more likely to become clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells.
How to treat and prevent acne on the body?
Treatment options for body acne, like facial acne, may include products containing:
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Azelaic acid (Azelogy lotions, for use on large affected areas of skin)
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Benzoyl peroxide (in various forms and concentrations)
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Topical retinoids (tretinoin or adapalene)
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Topical antibiotics (clindamycin)
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Combination products (for example, benzoyl peroxide and a topical antibiotic)
PROPER HYGIENE
If you have pimples on your back as well as other large areas, the first thing you need to do is incorporate antibacterial products for mandatory daily skin cleansing to treat acne and prevent new breakouts.
These may include the following daily use products during flare-ups and remission:
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Perolite soap containing 2.5% benzoyl peroxide
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Soap containing 5% benzoyl peroxide and 0.1% clindamycin – Perolite Plus
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Perolite foam containing benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and allantoin. The foam series has three available concentrations. The 1% and 2% foams are lower concentrations of active ingredients for use during the remission stage. The foam containing 3% benzoyl peroxide is a higher concentration of active ingredients for use during the flare-up stage.
Another reason for the appearance of rashes on the body is wearing tight, uncomfortable, or dirty clothing. This can provoke the appearance of pimples on the body and back. Friction or pressure on the skin combined with heat or sweat irritates and inflames the follicles.
To minimize irritation, take a shower as soon as possible after intense sweating.
However, do not scrub the skin; gentle but thorough cleansing – preferably with benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid – is better than friction.
Diligent daily care for the skin of the entire body is the foundation of your acne treatment procedure for the back, chest, neck, etc.
If preventive measures such as daily cleansing with special antimicrobial products do not work, consult a dermatologist. The doctor will prescribe special topical medications for your treatment regimen.
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