Back acne is a common condition that can appear at any age, especially in teenagers and young people. The main reason is that the pores are blocked by excess slime, dirt, dead cells and bacteria, leading to inflammation, acne formation.
External impacts such as tight clothes, heavy backpacks or sweat on the skin also contribute to more severe acne. Continuous friction can stimulate the skin, cause damage and spread bacteria. People with sebaceous glands are active or hormonal disorders (puberty, pregnancy) more likely to experience this condition.
Another cause comes from a Malassezia yeast, causing folliculitis in the back. This mushroom thrives in a hot and humid environment, sweating, especially when the skin is sealed by clothes or sports equipment. If common acne treatments are not effective, you may have folliculitis caused by mushrooms, not just acne.
Non -prescribed acne treatment products such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Retinol or Tea Melaleuca essential oil. If acne is severe, signs of redness, pain or appears in large clusters, you should go to a dermatologist for an appropriate examination and prescription. Some severe cases may need antibiotics, specialized creams or intensive treatments such as laser, chemical skin peel.
To improve back acne, you need to keep clean skin clean. After sweating or active, you need to bathe with shower gel containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to clean pores and kill bacteria. Periodic exfoliating helps remove excess oil and dirt accumulating on the skin.
Limit wearing tight clothes, avoiding a lot of friction and changing clothes right after exercise. If you have long hair, keep your hair clean because the oil from the hair can spread to the back and clog pores. Stress control due to stress, the body produces many cortisol hormones, stimulates the sebaceous glands to be more active, thereby prone to acne.
Dermatologist – Skin Aesthetics, Tam Anh General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City examination of back acne for a patient. Artwork: The hospital provides
Limit hot spicy, grease, sugar and add lots of green vegetables, fruits, drink enough water to help detoxify the skin. You can add natural essences such as collagen peptide, sakura (Japanese cherry blossom extract), P. Leucotomos (South American Fern) and Pomegranate (Mediterranean Pomegranate) contribute to stimulating collagen production. Natural essences such as Listi Fruit, White Peony, Lemon Power extract from litchi, peony, lemon, and L-Glutathione essence also supports healthy, smooth skin.
Usually patients persevere in treating and caring properly, back acne will improve for a few weeks to several months. If acne recurs many times or leaves scars, you do not arbitrarily squeeze acne or use products of unknown origin but need to see a doctor for timely treatment.