| No sooner have you solved the problem of acne on | | | | problem. Exercise or a round at the gym causes one |
| your face another problem raises its ugly head, how | | | | to sweat profusely, this sweat can cause the acne, |
| to get rid of pimples on your back? The back is | | | | and to avoid this it is best that the person uses |
| made up of innumerable sebaceous glands producing | | | | non-clinging, light clothing. Again materials like lycra and |
| excessive oil. Furthermore, the back usually remains | | | | wool should be avoided as they trap the sweat and |
| covered, less accessible and receives most physical | | | | also irritates the skin aggravating the problem. |
| pressure. | | | | After the exercise it is a must for an individual to |
| Hence there are more chances of its pores getting | | | | have a bath to remove the sweat. Using soap and a |
| clogged with dirt and sweat and further cleaning is | | | | scrub to wash off that dirt and grime would be very |
| also not done easily. Moreover, acne on the back is | | | | helpful. You could also treat the acne on your back |
| usually very acute with cysts and nodules. These | | | | by using a cleanser containing salicyclic acid and apply |
| problems tend to make treating back acne also | | | | medicines containing benzoyl peroxide. |
| known as athletic acne very hard though not | | | | Other things that would do you good are: |
| impossible. | | | | 1.Before getting dressed make sure your back is |
| Solutions to the problem | | | | completely dry |
| Back acne is also caused due to hormonal changes as | | | | 2.Apply sunscreen before exposing your back |
| well as any strenuous physical activity. The first | | | | 3.Try using clay masks to remove dirt from deep |
| problem can be solved to an extent by avoiding fast | | | | inside |
| food, having a balanced diet, drinking lots of water | | | | 4.Inflammatory acne can be treated by antibiotics, |
| and exercising. These help to get rid of toxins and | | | | topical retinoids and also by injecting cortisone |
| extra hormones thereby balancing the whole body | | | | 5.Try to avoid hot and clammy surroundings and also |
| process. Moreover, exercising increases blood | | | | stay away from cooking as well, as the grease from |
| circulation and the skin absorbs more oxygen giving it | | | | the cooking can aggravate blackheads and clogged |
| a healthy glow. | | | | pores leading to further acne. |
| The second problem, that is strenuous exercise, is | | | | Following these tips regularly should effectively |
| often unavoidable especially for athletes, hence one | | | | counter your back acne problem however if it still |
| could follow a few guidelines that could contain the | | | | persists, visiting your dermatologist is the best option. |