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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Mike H. Walden asked:


Do we need to treat back acne at all? That is the question many ask because they say that since the back is hidden under the clothing and the acne goes away by itself, what is the point is seeking treatment? After all, they say, back acne does not get exposed. But have you considered what would happen at the gym or at the beach where you have to take the shirt off – and the back acne would be very much there for all to see. And it can cause a lot of embarrassment.

But there is some good news for all back acne sufferers who have wanted to get a permanent cure for so long. Care to listen about me for a while? I have myself suffered from acne on the face and the back and have tried to get rid of it – but it did not work. And so I started my own research and after 7 years of dedicated experimentation, I have finally been able to find the long cherished permanent solution. I am glad to say that my acne, including those at the back are now gone.

This report reveals here all my findings. I have discussed here the causes of acne and also gone on to differentiate between acne on the face and back acne. And finally I will show you the solution that really works.

Everything you need to know about back acne

Back acne makes it presence felt in various ways. There is the big cystic acne that goes deep into the skin and then there are the simpler blackheads and whiteheads. It can be annoying and painful – but the problem is, cases of back acne are more than those in other parts of the body. They can also be more difficult to treat.

Why does back acne happen? Many believe that the toughness of the skin on the backside has something to do with this. The presence of a high number of sebaceous glands may also play a role – this is because the gland makes excess oil and this oil in turn causes back acne. This leads to the large nodules that can be quite painful.

So what is it that causes back acne?

There seems to be as many theories as there are people. Some say that acne on the back gets formed when there is an over exposure to the sun that dries up the skin and when the sebum tries to compensate this, it leads to acne as the hair follicles get blocked. Lack of nutrients is yet another factor that has been blamed. However the fact is, the real causes are all internal.

Every kind of acne including acne on the face, back, neck, cystic acne or that on the shoulder begins to appear when either there is an imbalance in the hormones in the body or when there are too many toxins in the lymph and the blood.

The factors that many believe such as the toughness of the skin or the presence of all these innumerable sebaceous glands do not matter at all for back acne. At the most they can make the symptoms worse. So do not make the same mistake that so many do of applying loads of moisturizer on the back and not taking off that shirt at the beach fearing sun exposure. While it is true that these measures might reduce the symptoms, but the back acne itself will not be cured.

How is back acne different than the ones in other parts of the body?

The way the back looks and the fact that it is different to the face is not really the reason why back acne and ****** acne is not the same. The external difference has nothing to do with it, and so the number of sebaceous glands or the toughness of the skin does not matter. As mentioned before, there might be a slight difference on the symptom of the back acne, but that is it – the cause of the acne remains.

The basic difference is on the inside. While back acne happens mostly due to the high level of toxins in the body that cannot get out, body acne and ****** acne on the other hand can be accounted more to the hormonal levels and their imbalances.

Thus obviously, the level of toxins is more crucial in back acne than in ****** acne. Yes, hormonal balance still plays some part (because this is a factor in all kinds of acne), but this is mostly restricted in back acne. It is much less dominant here.

The only back acne cure

Since the causes are all internal – the cure is also to fix all these internal factors that are causing the acne to form. And this is the case with any type of acne. The internal root causes need to be identified and neutralized for any cure to happen.

And since the level of toxicity plays a key role in back acne, the focus should also be to bring it down because this is a more crucial factor for back acne than hormonal imbalance.

The holistic approach is the best solution because it can take on all the causes of acne effectively. The holistic approach can solve both the external (that worsen the condition) as well as the internal factors. The lifestyle changes help too. Back acne is gone quickly and you are sure to love your healthy skin.



Author: admin
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
W. Darren - asked:


What lasts longer than acne is acne scars. The mark that it leaves is more dreadful than the presence of acne itself. Acne scars are physical evidence of the presence of acne. Acne scars represent the areas of damage and repair. When an area is damaged, white blood cells and platelets work together to heal the spot. However, after healing, the original form of the damaged tissue is always altered.

Genetics plays its part in the susceptibility of individuals to the degree of scarring and to the type of scar left. Some scars disappear through time, while others remain the same. Deep scars are common to people who have deeply damaged follicles.

Scars are best prevented by controlling acne pop-outs. The prevention of inflammation makes scars less likely to appear thus it is best not to squeeze them. People with healthy lifestyle need not bother since their body can eventually heal them in time. Too much sun exposure will also make scars stay longer and smoking will make the skin more vulnerable to scarring since this habit decreases the amount of collagen reserves which increases free radical formation and toxin formation.

2 Forms of Acne Scars

Acne scars come in 2 forms. There are “pseudo-scars” and “true scars”.

1. Pseudo-scars include macules and hyperpigmentation. Macules are the result of the acne’s healing process which is identified with a flat skin and reddish spot. This usually lasts for 6 months and does not result to permanent scarring. Hyperpigmentation is skin darkening after the healing process of the acne. This usually lasts for 18 months and is common among Asians, Latinos and African-Americans.

2. True scars are the result of either tissue formation or tissue loss beyond normal. Keloids or hypertropic scars represent true scars as a result of tissue formation. They are believed to be passed on genetically. They usually occur when the skin produces too much collagen, resulting to lumps in the skin, more frequently near the jaw. This kind of scar is permanent and is usually removed only through laser treatment.

True scars or the tissue loss type come in a variety forms they are:

a) Ice-pick acne scars: are usually tiny but occur deep and are associated with jagged sides.

b) Soft acne scars have sloping edges and are usually small, round and soft.

c) Fibrotic acne scars are depressed and are usually the larger versions of ice-pick scars.

d) Atrophic macules, which are seen in Caucasians, appear as purplish wrinkled skin at first then changes to an ivory color through time.

e) Follicular macular atrophy is similar to whiteheads but they are not developed. They commonly occur on the back or chest.

Acne scars poses a permanent threat to the beauty of the skin, but they are treatable. Macules and hyperpigmentation are treated with bleaching agents to lighten the color of the scar and resemble the natural color of the skin. Retinol, Retin-A and Renova are resurfacing drugs that can improve the appearance of acne. A choice of microdermabrasion and dermatologic surgery is also acceptable. It is very difficult to restore acne-injured skin to its original state but treatments aim to minimize its appearance. Consulting dermatologists should be done to receive the best advice for treating acne scars.