Acne Treatment

Preventing Back and Chest Acne

Back and chest acne is a condition that can really knock the self-esteem, and can dictate where you go, what you do, and what you wear, as well as how you feel. For example, some people with chest acne wouldn't dare venture on to the beach in a skimpy vest or bikini. Those with chest acne may not want to exercise at the gym, in case the clothes they wear show off the acne or it is seen in the showers. The confidence can take a real battering from chest acne, and even being seen in the altogether by a partner can become a nightmare. Your chest acne may be caused by hormonal imbalance, friction during exercise, or even by the clothes that you wear.

Back acne and other body acne can be tougher to treat than facial acne, and more expensive because there is a larger area to cover. So it is better to preventing before suffering.

In the shower, use your fingers or a body brush to gently rub a 2% salicylic acid cleanser into your skin (available at drugstores). After showering, use only a noncomedogenic body lotion. During the day, wear loose-fitting, breathable fabrics, like linen and cotton. At night, dab a benzoyl peroxide spot treatment onto body blemishes. If you don't see results after four weeks, ask a dermatologist about getting a prescription oral antibiotic or a topical cream to accelerate the clearing process.

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