We have surpassed rainy season and summer has set in giving us unnecessary skin issues as usual. Acne as we all knows is a usual sight on our face in summers but acne on the back is quite unusual and is something that bothers us a lot. It is possible for us take care of the issues that crop up on our face but something like acne on the back or bacne takes quite an effort to push off.
What are the causes of getting bacne? It is very important to know the root cause of getting bacne. These causes may not be completely responsible for your bacne however these can be a reason so you should crosscheck with it from your doctor.
Following are the causes for bacne:
- Increased allocation of skin fat in problem areas
- Issues with digestive system
- Endocrine issues
- Not taking proper care of the back
- Endocrine diseases
- Hormonal disruption
Oil free moisturizer: Your skin is an organ of your body. Just like the rest of the organs it requires nourishment hence moisturization is important. Generally moisturizers are loaded with oil which triggers acne. So the key here is to use oil free moisturizers for your back after washing or taking bath. You can also use non-medicated lotion, do check of it is non-comedogenic as otherwise it will dry your skin.
Exfoliate your back: Exfoliation on a regular basis is very essential to keep the bacne at bay. So you need to exfoliate your skin regularly but with a loofah or a sponge as any hard scrub would aggravate the acne further.
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Potassium permanganate: An easy and affordable way of getting rid of acne is by applying potassium permanganate based creams on the bacne. This will take care of the acne by drying it instantly. You have applied this cream on cleansed skin and it can be wiped off after keeping it for a considerable time.
Zinc: This remedy does not really help out all however it is effective for certain types of acne. Zinc is a metal that everyone needs in a small amount in order to perform certain function of our body. It is very effective in treating acne and also helps in boosting the immune system. You can include zinc providing food, or try taking zinc picolinate about 25 to 45 mg daily. Do not take more than 50 mg daily as this is harmful for your body and will put you at copper deficiency risk.
Retinol creams: Another amazing remedy for bacne is to apply retinol creams at night. This will help in exfoliating the skin and also prevent breakouts in rough places.
AHAs and BHAs: Alpha Hydroxy Acids are very essential exfoliants. They slough off the dead skin which clogs the pores and causes acne. Beta Hydroxy Acids meanwhile fights the acne bacteria from the outside. You can also use body scrubs with AHAs and wash the back with that scrub 3 times per week.