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Where On The Body Do People Get Acne?
Acne forms in areas that contain large quantities of sebaceous glands,
such as the back, shoulders, neck, face, and hair. No matter where
on the epidermis (outer layer of skin) that acne may form, it is generally
very easy to treat.
Acne is considered a teenager’s condition, but it doesn’t
discriminate based on age or sex or race. Acne occurs when the normal
route of sebum to the skin surface is blocked by dead skin cells, bacteria,
hormones, and excess oil have hardened to form a plug. This blockage
leads to swelling and the development of blackheads, whiteheads, or
red lumps that are tender and painful. Other factors that contribute
to outbreaks of acne include:
- Emotional Stress
- Fatigue
- Humidity
- Environmental pollutants
- Friction
- Cosmetics
There is no cure for acne, but it is completely treatable. Because
acne forms on the skin, hygiene is an important factor in helping to
prevent outbreaks as well as minimizing the ones that occur.
Eating fatty foods or chocolate doesn’t cause acne, but the accumulated
dirt and excess oils in the hair lying against your face can exacerbate
the condition. Friction, caused by tight straps, clothing or even hair,
may also aggravate an area of the skin and cause acne. It is not unusual
for women to suffer acne outbreaks along the lines where bra straps
rest.
In mature women, outbreaks of acne often occur along the hairline and
jaw line where hair brushes against the skin. An important part of acne
prevention and maintenance involves washing the hair two or three times
a week as well as the skin with a mild cleanser. Harsh cleaners or abrasive
ones may aggravate the skin and actually promote acne outbreaks.
Because acne has been related to menstruation in women, it is not unusual
for outbreaks to occur in the two to five days leading up to the onset
of menstruation. Tying hair back from the face to sleep at night may
help alleviate the amount of time oil residue in the hair rests against
the skin and decreases opportunity for plugged pores to occur.
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Showering regularly can help treatment of acne that appears on the
back and the shoulders. Gently exfoliating the skin once or twice a
week with mild products can help remove dead skin cells and excess oils.
Again, it is important to avoid abrasive products because they will
just irritate and damage the skin, often promoting outbreaks rather
than preventing them.
If acne is unsightly, uncomfortable or affects a person’s self-esteem,
then they should contact a physician about the methods available for
treating the acne. adult acne sufferers,
especially those over the age of 25, should consult a dermatologist
rather than relying on products that served them as a teenager.
Highly Recommended Treatment Option - Benzoyl Peroxide Kits
A common treatment recommended by dermatologists includes the use
of three-step topical medications. Benzoyl Peroxide The three steps
are defined a follows:
Exfoliation - remove the outer layer to dead skin
Toning - clean the healthy skin and pores that are prone to acne
Restoring/Repairing/Preventing - kill the bacteria and keep it from
coming back
A three-tep kit we successfully built that
conforms to all of these specifications can be found here - Tru-derma. If
you continue to use this three-step process every day, there is a good
chance you may never have acne again.
Other Resources:
Acne.net
BringHealth.com
McKinley Health Center
A Guide to the Treatment of Acne (http://www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/acne.html)
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