Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Adult Acne Back Treatment
Adult Acne Back Treatment
by Nina Romanov
It is much more difficult to apply acne medication to your back than it is to your face or chest. That is just one reason why it seems to be more difficult to treat.
There is a myth that because more boys than girls suffer from back acne, that is why it is harder to treat. Don't believe it! Acne is an equal opportunity condition. Teen acne, adult acne and back acne are all difficult to get rid of. The only thing you need is the right acne treatment.
What causes back acne? The cause is no less clear than the other forms of acne. It can show up in any form. Blackheads, pimples, pustules, or even cysts, the most severe form of acne. Just like with any other form of acne, the right treatment for back acne is not easy to find.
You may have to try many different products before you find the treatment that works for you.
Applying acne products to your back is not easy to do by yourself. Many people are too embarrassed to ask for help until the condition is too painful to bear any longer.
Stress is not a factor in the development of facial acne but it can trigger a flare up and can make the condition worse. This is not the case with back acne. This might be because the eruptions are not usually visible and you can't pick at them easily.
Acne scars on the back are more common, as the back is more prone to nodules and cysts that go deeper. If the inflammation is near the surface it is called a pustule, if it is deeper it forms a popule.
Cysts start deeper still. However back acne when treated properly often clears faster than facial acne. On tip, apply the product to the entire back, not just the eruptions (pimples).
In some cases back acne might require antibiotics in addition to any topical product. Washing the back with aloe vera soap can alleviate the symptoms even if it doesn't cure the acne. Cure is possible but it can take a long time.
Personally it frustrated me when pimples would occur overnight and take months to treat. Since skin on the back is thicker 10% benzoyl peroxide can be used on the back while being contraindicated for the face.
Acne on a baby is something most of us would think impossible, but it can and does occur. However it isn't painful and isn't caused by dirt.
Acne can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta near the end of the pregnancy. Breastfeeding can also transfer the condition to the baby from the mom. It can be a red or white rash on the cheeks, forehead, or chin. It can appear on baby's back but usually doesn't require adult acne back treatment.
Find more about acne at : http://acne-treatment-skin-care.blogspot.com
About the Author
Nina is an expert freelance writer. She is a cake decorator and a certified naturopath. Presently she is happily RV-ing with her husband.
by Nina Romanov
It is much more difficult to apply acne medication to your back than it is to your face or chest. That is just one reason why it seems to be more difficult to treat.
There is a myth that because more boys than girls suffer from back acne, that is why it is harder to treat. Don't believe it! Acne is an equal opportunity condition. Teen acne, adult acne and back acne are all difficult to get rid of. The only thing you need is the right acne treatment.
What causes back acne? The cause is no less clear than the other forms of acne. It can show up in any form. Blackheads, pimples, pustules, or even cysts, the most severe form of acne. Just like with any other form of acne, the right treatment for back acne is not easy to find.
You may have to try many different products before you find the treatment that works for you.
Applying acne products to your back is not easy to do by yourself. Many people are too embarrassed to ask for help until the condition is too painful to bear any longer.
Stress is not a factor in the development of facial acne but it can trigger a flare up and can make the condition worse. This is not the case with back acne. This might be because the eruptions are not usually visible and you can't pick at them easily.
Acne scars on the back are more common, as the back is more prone to nodules and cysts that go deeper. If the inflammation is near the surface it is called a pustule, if it is deeper it forms a popule.
Cysts start deeper still. However back acne when treated properly often clears faster than facial acne. On tip, apply the product to the entire back, not just the eruptions (pimples).
In some cases back acne might require antibiotics in addition to any topical product. Washing the back with aloe vera soap can alleviate the symptoms even if it doesn't cure the acne. Cure is possible but it can take a long time.
Personally it frustrated me when pimples would occur overnight and take months to treat. Since skin on the back is thicker 10% benzoyl peroxide can be used on the back while being contraindicated for the face.
Acne on a baby is something most of us would think impossible, but it can and does occur. However it isn't painful and isn't caused by dirt.
Acne can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta near the end of the pregnancy. Breastfeeding can also transfer the condition to the baby from the mom. It can be a red or white rash on the cheeks, forehead, or chin. It can appear on baby's back but usually doesn't require adult acne back treatment.
Find more about acne at : http://acne-treatment-skin-care.blogspot.com
About the Author
Nina is an expert freelance writer. She is a cake decorator and a certified naturopath. Presently she is happily RV-ing with her husband.
