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Acne on the back
Last reviewed: 19.11.2021
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Acne on the back can appear in any person, regardless of age. Most often, an acne occurs in the winter, which can be caused by wearing tight clothes made of synthetic fabrics that do not pass enough air and do not allow the skin to breathe freely. In summer, pimples on the back are formed much less often, but there is an opinion that the sun's rays adversely affect the already affected parts of the body.
[What causes acne on the back?
The cause of the formation of acne can be a violation of the sebaceous glands (most of them are on the face, then - on the sides, behind and neck). The factor provoking such a violation may be non-compliance with hygiene rules, the use of poor-quality or too-greasy cosmetic products, malnutrition, and hormonal disorders in the body. Acne on the back can, as slightly affect the skin, and deep enough. Extrude acne in any case impossible, because, in addition to the formation of scars, there is a danger of getting microbes into the circulatory system.
If you have acne on your back, you should take extra care with hygienic procedures, excessive friction of the affected area can only worsen the situation.
A likely factor in the formation of hard to touch large pimples can be a disruption in the functioning of the endocrine system, malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, gynecological problems. Localization of acne for the most part in the region of the ribs may indicate intercostal neuralgia, a paravertebral spine - about its possible pathologies. If acne on the back appear due to diseases of the internal organs, then you can get rid of them, only after having cured the underlying disease.
How to get rid of acne on the back?
Get rid of acne on the back can be a variety of methods. Recently, such methods as ozone therapy - physiotherapeutic influence on the body with the use of ozone, which is obtained with the help of a medical ozonizer from oxygen. Such therapy has anti-inflammatory and immuno-enhancing effect.
Acne on the back can also be treated with mesotherapy (the introduction of low-dose medicinal injections into the skin) accelerates the metabolism and tissue regeneration process, eliminates the fat content of the skin. The general course of treatment is from four to ten sessions, which are conducted with a break of one to two weeks. Subsequently, preventive procedures can be prescribed approximately once every six months.
If acne on the back occurs as a result of having too much oily skin, as well as a poorly balanced diet, the following procedures can be recommended:
- within a day, drink one and a half to two liters of still water;
- take vitamin and mineral complexes, in particular a positive effect on the condition of the skin is provided by vitamins A and E;
- include in the daily diet fresh vegetables and fruits, fish, nuts, exclude fatty foods, carbonated drinks;
- every seven or eight days, purify the skin of the back, for this purpose you can use levomitsitin, metrogil-gel, calendula tincture, propolis, salicylic alcohol, tar soap, special lotions;
- take a bath with the addition of a small amount of potassium permanganate, sea salt, cosmetic clay. After the procedure, allow the body to dry itself.
- try using a scrub with iodized salt, masks with exfoliating effect. Buy these funds should be in the pharmacy.
Acne on the back, especially small and red rashes, can be allergic. Eliminate the problem in this case, you can turn to the allergist for help and identify the source of irritation.
Acne on the back can be the cause of the development of certain complexes, especially in adolescents. In adolescence, acne is most often due to hormonal changes in the body, while in a more mature age can indicate the presence of hidden pathologies. If you have pimples on your back, ask your dermatologist for help. This will help quickly and effectively detect provoking factors, prevent negative consequences and cope with the problem.