Sunday, July 20, 2008

Get Rid Of Acne On The Back For Good

By Angela Neo

Back acne can affect anyone at any age. It is also commonly known as "bacne". There are a few ways to treat back acne and to prevent it from coming back. Here, we will take a look at the treatments as well as preventive measures.

1 - Wash your body with acne body wash instead of regular soap. Acne body wash can help to remove bacteria dirt that is accumulated on the back. A good acne body wash can also help to prevent acne from coming back.

2 - Use a dry towel to pat on your back dry after shower. Do not rub on the acne area as this may aggravate it.

3 - It is best to wear cotton clothes whenever you can. Also you can try to put on some powder on your back to keep the area dry.

4 - Wipe off any perspiration on your body as soon as you can. This is especially so after exercise.

5 - Use topical solutions like Benzoyl Peroxide or AHA. There are acne body wash that contains these ingredients. A combination of the two can greatly help to speed up the treatment.

6 - Exfoliate your back with sea salts or a mild scrub. You can do this a few times a week to keep the skin free from accumulation of dirt and dead skin cells. However, do not exfoliate your back if you are having cystic acne.

There are also treatments that can be done by a dermatologist if you have very severe back acne. However, before you go with the hi tech machine treatment, you can first try some home remedies and simple treatments mentioned above. Remember prevention is just as important as treating existing acne.

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