Repairing Body Skin Damaged By Acne Scars

Body Acne Treatment and Care For Back, Chest and Neck

December 5th, 2009 |

Author: admin

Body acne is the generic term for any area other than the face that may be affected. Common areas for occurrence are the back, chest, and neck but may include the shoulders and buttocks as well. Outbreaks are caused by bacteria trapped and breeding in hair follicles clogged with dead skin cells and oil. Treatment will be similar to facial conditions, but due to the differences in the skin and the difficulties in reaching the affected areas, will likely prove more challenging. Not just limited to teens only, studies reveal up to 54% of women and 40% of men suffer symptoms to some extent. Because the affected areas are generally covered, body acne treatment is often ignored. Lack of attention and care can result in long term discomfort, physically and psychologically, and lead to scarring.

Outbreaks may be as mild as blemishes, blackheads or pimples, or as severe as pustules, cysts and boils. Consequently treatments may range from home remedies and natural cures to topical medications and prescription drugs.

Painful irritation will probably be your first concern. By taking a few simple steps and precautions, you can do quite a bit in the area of self care to help bring some relief to your discomfort.

Personal hygiene is extremely important. Daily showering or bathing with a mild cleanser is always the first step toward healing and relief.

Athletic or active lifestyles, climate or environment, any or all of these can prove to be additionally challenging. Sweat is a major aggravator, thus those who tend to sweat more, suffer more. Sweat can lead to further clogging of your skin’s pores and thus contributes to the problem. Back acne is especially affected in this way. If you tend to sweat a great deal from any cause, weather, exercise, exertion, etc., change into dry clothes as soon and as often as possible. Don’t forget to keep clean, dry sheets on your bed also.

The type of clothing you wear will make a huge difference. Loose fitting apparel will not only be more comfortable, but will allow more air circulation. Cotton clothes are recommended for better airflow and tend to dry quicker. Avoid garments of synthetic fabrics such polyesters as they tend to trap perspiration.

Backpacks or anything similar with straps that can irritate should be avoided in cases of back or chest conditions. The same applies to clothing with high or tight fitting collars. Anyone that has ever had a chaffed neck can attest to the fact, it is a super sensitive area.

When it comes to medications, body acne treatment should depend on your dermatologist’s diagnosis and recommendation. Recommendations may include gels, creams, lotions, or washes containing benzoyl peroxide for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Other possibilities may be some form of vitamin A, sulfur or salicylic acid. Severe conditions, such as the presence of cysts, may require very powerful prescription medicines. For milder cases, you may be able to use OTC (over the counter) products, but just make sure they are suitable for your needs and not specifically for facial use only.

Some of these products may be pretty aggressive. Side effects may be dry, red or itchy skin, so pay close attention to your skin’s condition to avoid an additional problem. If your skin becomes overly dry, moisturize with a non-comedogenic lotion or moisturizer to avoid the risk of clogging the pores.

As in all cases, people are different and conditions are different. It may take some experimenting to find that "best" body acne treatment. Just keep doing all you can do and best of luck!