Although acne on the face is common, back acne is almost on the same league as the face acne. It is just that back acnes are less spoken about as the face acne takes away all the limelight. Back acne is estimated to occur in about 61 percent of the patients.
What is Back Acne?
Back acne or truncal acne or backne is a common skin condition that is characterised by red pimples on the skin due to the infected or inflamed sebaceous gland just as in face acnes. Except for the place of occurrence the symptoms are same as in face acne.
Reason behind back acne:
Back acnes are caused due to activities of the oil glands. The subaceous gland works overtime producing more oil than is needed leading to eruption on the skin, filled with puss.
Who are more prone to back acne?
Acne is basically hormonal in nature. Men are more prone to back acne than the women.
Causes of back acne:
Some of the most common causes of back acne are listed below
- Dryness of skin leading to excessive flaking of the skin
- Inflammation of the skin characterised by scaling and erythema
- Polycystic Ovarian diseases
- Heat generated due to any kind of laser treatment
- Waxing or shaving
- Friction and heat
- Sweating or wearing tight cloths
- Acne prone skin type or the oily skin
Few DIY ideas to diminish the back acne scars
- Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is most effective in removing acne scars and can be used as purchased which makes it easy to use. Here is how you use it to get rid of back acne.
- Take a back scratcher and attach a washcloth to the end of it. Soak it with water.
- Pour 5 – 6 drops of tea tree oil on the wet cloth.
- Apply it on the backside with the help of wet back scratcher.
- Massage it with small, circular motion however avoid rubbing on it.
- This process has to be repeated for 3 times a day to get rid of back acne scars
- Olive Oil
Olive oil works well when you want a natural acne scar removal, in fact you could apply it after working on the scars with tea tree oil for best results.
- After applying tea tree oil take 1 tbsp of olive oil onto the wash cloth.
- Apply the oil to the back of your body with back scratcher.
- Now let it sit for about 5 minutes for skin to absorb the sufficient amount of oil.
- Then take a dry washcloth and use it to wipe out the excess oil (if any) that remain on the skin.
- Tomato Pulp
The most effective back acne scar removal can be attained from our own kitchen closet. Yes, tomato, which is rich in vitamin c, doubles as a scar removal product too.
- Take a tomato and cut it into two equal pieces.
- Take one piece of tomato and rub the inside of tomato on the back acne scars.
- You have to rub it gently. Wait for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.
There are a many more natural ingredients like lemon juice, honey, sandalwood, turmeric, garlic, etc that also helps in diminishing the back acne scar.
Prevention Better than Cure:
This cannot be emphasized enough. Here are some tips to prevent the back acnes
- Exfoliate by scrubbing the body properly while bathing
- Bath after workouts as the sweat may lead to acne
- Change your bed sheets/linens frequently say twice a week to maintain hygiene
- Wear loose and comfortable cloths
- Reduce stress as stress may also lead to acnes
- Eat healthy diet
- Keep the body hydrated by drinking lots of water
Stay healthy and hygienic to stay Acne free.
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