Treatment Options for
Acne Treatments
from least to most invasiveMany women experience frequent acne breakouts on other parts of their bodies besides the face. Back and chest acne is common in teen and adult women. Women who are especially prone to this may be distressed by their appearance and may avoid wearing tank tops in order to conceal body break outs.
Acne is most prevalent during adolescence because hormonal changes stimulate the sebaceous glands (oil glands) into producing more sebum (oil), increasing the chance of acne. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties, many continue to be affected much longer. Aggravation of acne in later life may occur with menstrual periods, use of certain birth control pills, use of oil-based products and stress.
Acne occurs when the oil produced by sebaceous glands does not reach the surface of the skin but is trapped in tiny pores or follicles. Breakouts have a lifespan of 2-4 weeks. The start of a skin care regimen will treat existing, superficial lesions then move to preventing future breakouts. A continued skin care program will address the root of the problem and make the corrections before they are visible on the skin.
Preventing Body Acne Breakouts
The following are some preventive habits that will help reduce body acne break outs:
- Eliminate factors that promote acne break outs on the back and chest. Avoid tight clothing that allows perspiration to stick to the skin. Clothing fabrics of light cotton and polyester are good choices.
- Change bedding and sheets on a regular basis
- Keep skin exfoliated
- Keep hydrated
- Wear hair short or up if you are prone to upper back acne. Long hair can aggravate back acne.
Premier Skin Care Center has multiple skin care products and procedures to help minimize and control body acne breakouts including Blue Light therapy which exposes the skin to a low-intensity blue light source which destroys P. acne. Call today to take advantage of our complimentary skin care consultation and start on the path to a healthy, attractive, acne free back.