Oh, no! I Have Backne! The continuing mystery behind back acne.
“Backne” is street slang for back acne. And while the contraction’s
definite origin is unknown, it can be said that it comes from the fact
that nearly everyone in the world has, at one point in his or her life,
experienced having back acne. Indeed, back acne is universal enough to
merit its own term.
Back acne knows no specific target. It afflicts people from ages ten to
forty; sometimes even years after that. A lot of theories have been
introduced as to why back acne happens. Sadly, however, none have been
proven to be the direct cause of back acne. But, before we get into
that, let’s see first what constitutes back acne.
Back acne happens when so-called sebaceous glands (or the glands that
create oily substance) produce an excess of oil. Commonly, males suffer
from back acne, particularly during puberty, where shooting androgen
levels interfere with the sebaceous glands and cause them to
overproduce, clogging skin pores. Such clogging attracts bacteria;
hence, back acne is born. And, mind you, back acne does not only appear
on a person’s back; it can also surface on the buttocks.
Some believe that back acne is aggravated by wearing tight clothes and
constant heat exposure, which disallows the skin to breathe. However,
since we are fully clothed most of the time and it is inevitable that
we sit, it is impossible for us to prevent back acne consciously.
Therefore, it would be better if we just focus on ways to control them.
The skin on our back is thicker than anywhere else in the body; so back
acne is more stubborn than facial acne and is more resistant to
treatment. Simple back acne problems can be treated using medication
sold over the counter. Try a cleanser that contains salicylic or
glycolic acid. A light coat of benzoyl peroxide with between 2.5% and
5% concentration may also help address back acne problems. In cases
where pus has formed, see a dermatologist immediately. Your doctor will
prescribe the right treatment for your back acne conditions.
Contrary to facial acne, back acne is not generally acquired via
heredity. No definite cause for back acne has been proven to date, but,
just to be on the safe side, try to avoid using irritating detergents
and fabric softeners with your clothes, maintain a healthy diet and
keep yourself clean and feeling fresh always. Remember: back acne does
not choose its target. Young or old, male or female, Black, White or
Asian, no one is spared from the havoc back acne is bound to spread.
It’s best to be cautious than sorry.
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