Oh, No! I Have Backne! The Continuing Mystery Behind Back Acne

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Article Title: Oh, No! I Have Backne! The Continuing Mystery

Behind Back Acne

Author: Charlene J. Nuble

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“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.

About The Author: Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For up to date links

and information about acne, please go to:

http://acne.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links and

information on all health related topics, go to:

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