AcneTalks

Back acne comes in all sizes and forms, ranging from mild forms like whiteheads to serious forms including cystic acne. Back acne affects people ranging from age of ten to age of forty or even older. It can be very severe with large lesions and painful cysts.

Treatment
Mild acne- Mild back acne forms include blackheads and whiteheads. If you are suffering from back acne that fits in the mild category, then you need not worry. Most of the times, blackheads and whiteheads can be treated with a proper skin care regime.

Cleansing your back alone can be of great help in getting rid of the problem. Use a good quality body cleanser with anti bacterial properties. Since back is one area where you sweat the most, cleansing twice daily is a must. Exfoliation can also help treat mild forms of back acne. Use a good loofah or a scrub. This will open up blocked pores and remove all the dead skin. After the scrub, take a bath will cold water. This will close opened pores.

Moderate acne- Pimples, zits, papules and pustules are some acne forms that are categorized as moderate. If your back acne falls in the moderate category, you could go in for OTC products that contain Benzoyl Peroxide. You can also make use of a few natural and herbal treatments.

Severe acne- If your back acne is severe, make sure that you see a dermatologist. Never ever try self medication for nodules or cysts.

For those who are suffering from a severe form of this skin problem, may be advised Isotretinoin. Countless dermatologists across the world use this medicine to treat severe acne on the back or on other body parts.

In some cases, laser treatment or phototherapy may also be used to treat severe cases. Laser treatment makes use of a focused ray of light that destroys the causative organisms.

Management

* War lose clothes
* Say no to synthetic clothing
* If a particular piece of cloth itches, stop wearing it
* Immediately change the sweaty clothing