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Submitted on : 2008-05-02 06:55:02 |
Causes of Back AcneAcne on the back is caused by two essential issues. Heat and friction are the main components for back acne, which is sometimes referred to as athletic acne, since these types of breakouts on the back are common among athletes. For example, in football players, shoulder pads can create a great deal of heat and friction on the backs of the shoulders and between the shoulder blades, in turn causing acne on the player’s back. In cyclists, tight fitting spandex clothing can rub against the skin, as well as trap body oils, debris and dead skin cells against the skin surface of the back.
Needless to say, participating in sports also means time in the showers. If you must shower, don't do it as often and don't do it any longer than the short time absolutely necessary to get clean. Unfortunately, in our efforts to remain clean, we tend to take more time under the shower. And it seems that many people who love long showers have back acne. Tough to understand why, to be sure. Perhaps the drops of moisture beating down on the skin are forced into the pores, carrying dead cells, dirt and body oils along with them. Or maybe it’s simply the heat and excessive skin drying that showers can cause, which can make the skin overproduce oils to replace whatever moisture has been lost, contributing to an acne breakout. These are only personal theories, which have no basis in research.
One way to begin prevention is to apply benzoyl peroxide or witch hazel to your back before participating in any sports or performing any other activities where the probability for sweating is increased. Benzoyl peroxide will kill much of the bacteria that may accumulate on your back as you sweat. Witch hazel has been used for years to dry up oil and tone the skin. Also be sure to wash your back immediately after an exercise session but be careful not to spend too much time in the shower. If you are prone to excessive sweating, you should probably change your shirt twice a day whether you exercise or not to avoid bacteria buildup that can further aggravate your acne. Articles on Back Acne: |
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