What causes back acne?

Well, like most zits, "bacne" (found on the back, upper arms and even the buttocks) is born when pores get clogged. Pores get clogged when too much sebum is produced, and this excess sebum is produced when our sebaceous glands really get going...which is about exactly the time we start caring how we look, of course.

It's nature's best practical joke, puberty. So, when our pores get clogged with an excess of oil (the sebum), dead skin cells can get stuck in there too. This mess makes your system react with what is known as an immoderate inflammatory reaction and then further clogging of skin pores which often attracts bacteria, and then it's usually over: you've got lots of acne.

Back acne can be especially tough because there are more sebaceous glands in this area than on most other parts of your body, and the skin is thicker - which tends to make it more resistant to treatment.

As far as whether stress is to blame for your back acne, or hormones, or genetics - no one knows for sure. It's possible that all of these could be factors, but it's not proven. Because of this, most experts agree that rather than worry too much about the cause of acne, it is more beneficial to concentrate on its treatment.

Exfoliate on a daily to weekly basis to help get rid of dead skin cells that can worsen back acne.

Because the skin on your back is thicker than the skin on your face, this is generally safe to do. Experiment with BIOSKINEXFOL or with other exfoliators: washcloths, loofahs, brushes - and watch your skin for any worsening of the acne or extreme irritation. If you use a scrub, try a sugar-based one rather than one with salt - this will be milder on your skin. Also, reduce the number of times you exfoliate if you notice any bad reactions.

Use our BIOACNECARE product for back acne that is best for back acne for it contains willow bark extract and thus a natural form of salicylic acid without the side effects of synthetic salicylic acid.

The BIOACNECARE product contains, other than our biological acne complex, the active extract of the bark of the Black willow ( Salix Nigra) tree to enhance cell renewal on the surface of the skin, unclog pores and reduce acneic skin flora (Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus). The actual content of willow (Salix Nigra) extract expressed as standarized salicylic acid is less than 0.5%. The Salix Nigra extract also provides natural B-hydroxy acid activity, without the skin irritation commonly associated with synthetic salicylic acid;

It also contains modified glucomannan (carbohydrate) -high molecular weight heterpolysaccharides made up of glucose and mannose derived from the Japanese Konjac tuber (root)- that reduce the surface tension of oil and facilitates its dispersion into droplets. These droplets get distributed evenly along the skin’s surface, minimizing their presence and oily feel.

Other tips to minimize back acne

To help get rid of back acne, keep your fabrics clean. This includes towels, pillowcases, bedsheets, t-shirts and bras - and anything else you can think of that might touch your back. Dirty stuff attracts bacteria, and bacteria is really good at starting back acne, so...laundry day might have to happen more often. If you're anything like me, this may be a challenge. In that case, good luck. To avoid the possibility of irritation, be sure that your detergents and fabric softeners are hypoallergenic. Natural food stores are good places to find products that are environmentally friendly and chemical free.

If back acne has left you with dark discoloration or scarring (either elevated or depressed), then use our BIOSKINREJUVENATION cream to get rid of hyperpigmentation quickly.

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Back acne is usually viewed as the same nuisance as facial acne since it develops in a similar manner and expresses itself in similar lesions. However, sebaceous glands on the back are larger and produce more oil than those on the face. These larger glands can produce more severe lesions such as nodules and cysts more frequently.

Question: Why Do I Get ‘Back Acne’?

Answer: ‘Bacne’ is another term for back acne or body acne. It tends to form on the back, upper arms and the buttocks and can take several forms: pimples, blackheads, pustules and cysts, which are painful and form deep under the skin's surface.

Stress, oily or fatty foods, excessive sweating and even genes do not seem to play a role in the causes of back acne.

There is also no proof back acne is developed from tight clothing, excessive sweating and heavy backpacks (although it is possible 'bacne' is exacerbated by this).

For severe back acne, consult a dermatologist for prescription treatment. Cysts can be treated in the office.