How to Get Rid of Acne on Your Chest and Back

Just like facial acne, back and chest acne are very common because there are so many sebaceous glands on these parts of the body. You may also develop acne on your shoulders, arms and even butt.
Body acne can appear in the form of whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts or lesions, which can not only be pesky, but also painful. Body acne is not always easy to treat, especially on the hard-to-reach back area, and is often more difficult to treat than facial acne because body skin is thicker. But with the right regimen, it can be successfully treated.
Here are some effective tips on how to get rid of body acne:

Steps

1. Wash acne-prone areas daily using an anti-bacterial soap with a salicylic acid-based cleanser and SD alcohol 40.
   
2. Gently use a loofah and exfoliating scrub while you’re in the shower to get rid of dead skin cells. Do not scrub the area roughly, which will only increase irritation and inflammation.
   
3. Wash acne-prone areas immediately after heavy perspiration. Take a shower as soon as you can after you’re done exercising or sweating heavily on a hot day.
   
4. Keep your facial and body skin clean every day and be careful not to trigger acne or rashes by wearing very tight clothing or heavy backpacks.
   
5. Wear breathable fabrics, like cotton, in order to induce evaporation of sweat.
   
6. Use a body cleanser specifically for fighting acne. Something that washes out the debris in your pores to help keep them clean.
   
7. Avoid using heavy creams and lotions on affected areas.
   
8. Keep bed linens clean, especially pillow cases.
   
9. Use a clay based mask once/twice a week, following a shower - when it will be most effective. Masks with added ingredients such as tea tree oil are also helpful (facial types are ok but it may be cheaper to buy one specifically for the body).
   

Tips

• Understand that body acne is different then facial acne. The pores on the body are much different than the pores that are on your face, so they must be treated differently.
  
• If you have long hair, get all of the oil and shampoo out of your hair when washing.
  
• Change your diet. You need to get more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds into your diet. These things provide you with a lot of essential vitamins and minerals that will keep your body acne free.
  
• Stress causes acne. Try to cut down on the stress in your life.
  
• Keep in mind that it can take up to six weeks to know whether or not your regimen is working, so don’t give up if you don’t see immediate results.
  
• See a dermatologist, you may not want to, but the results are amazing.
  
• Consider all treatments, not just over the counter creams. Sometime just using a natural remedy can make a huge difference.
  

Warnings

• Don't scrub your skin roughly. It can cause irritation and inflammation.
  
• Don't pick at the acne because it can lead to further irritation, bleeding and possible scarring.
  

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