3 Easy Ways to Treat Body Acne!

by Venkata Ramana

Are you suffering from Body acne? or Zits below the neckline? Dont worry.

You are not alone! Lots of teen get body acne. It is common in the winter months, when you are wearing piles of heavy clothing.

Sweat can clog skin pores and lead to breakouts all over. Other things that can cause body acne are tight fitting clothing ( It traps sweat against the skin, leading to clogged pores and blemishes) stress and hormones. Body acne commonly pops up on the chest and back.

To zap body acne and prevent it from coming back, you can wash your body daily with a salicylic acid based cleanser. Look for this ingredient on product labels.

Shower daily and be sure to shower as soon as possible anytime you have been sweating such as after playing sports, working outside or just being in the sun. After your shower, you can follow up by a body moisturizer that contains Alfa Hydroxy acid.

This will exfoliate skin and help prevent breakouts, without drying skin out.

At Nighttime you can treat body acne just like facial acne, by applying an acne zapping gel or cream at the effected parts.

If your body acne is particularly bad and wont respond to this treatment after about a month, you will probably need to see a dermatologist.

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Acne Myths

 

Here are 9 common acne myths.

Myth #1 - Acne is caused by poor hygiene. 

This myth has arisen from the distorted look of the skin of a person suffering from acne.Although popular this myth has no truth in it.The amount of acne pimples you develop depends on the amount of sebum and dead cells there are on your skin.

Myth #2 - Acne is caused by certain foods. 

There are no evidence so far linking chocolate or junk food with acne.There is however the fact that the above foods arent good for you in terms of health.So althought they dont seem to have a direct effect on acne they have an impact on your body.Even though chocolate and french fries do not cause acne, there are some foods which do seem to aggravate it.  There seems to be a relationship between milk and acne, and foods high in iodine also seem to cause pimples.  Iodine is found in seafood, so those with acne may be advised not to eat too much seafood.

Myth #3 - Acne is related to sex.

At various times we heard that masturbation or celibacy causes pimples.  There is no evidence for this.  There is a link between sexual activity and hormone production, however, but the relationship between sex and the production of sebum (the oily substance which combines with dead skin cells to cause acne) is unclear. Anger and stress also affect hormone levels.

Myth #4 - Acne has to run its course. 

There are many treatments available for acne, so those who are suffering from the discomfort and embarrassment that acne causes can find relief by consulting with a dermatologist or using over-the-counter medicine.

Myth #5 - Acne is only a teenage condition. 

It is true that most adolescents have acne, but it also affects some adults.  Acne will usually clear up by time one enters their early 20s, but some people experience acne for the first time when they are in their 30s or 40s.

Myth #6 - Acne only affects appearance. 

Acne is a skin condition which can also cause psychological distress.  Those with severe acne are especially vulnerable to feelings of depression and low self-image.  There is a strong link between severe acne conditions and social withdrawal.

Myth #7 - Popping pimples is the best way to get rid of them.  In fact, popping pimples may aggravate acne by spreading the bacteria which is causing it.  Popping can also lead to scarring which in severe cases can be permanent.

Myth #8 - Sunbathing is good for acne. 

Exposure to the sun has the effect of drying out excess oils, so it does in fact have a short-term effect of improving acne.  However, the skin quickly becomes accustomed to sun exposure so no long-term benefit is gained.  Sun exposure may also damage the skin and increase the chance of skin cancer. 

Myth #9 - Makeup causes acne. 

Some makeup can clog the pores which is bad for the health of the skin.  Cosmetics labelled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" are safe to use and some brands may include ingredients which can treat acne.

What is Acne

So What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition which often appears on teenagers.

Known as pimples, acne appears on the face but can also appear on the body aswell.The reason why it appears on teenagers more often is because at that age the human body produces an oily substance called sebum.Sebum is needed to keep the hair and a skin soft and lubricated, but during puberty, the body produces more sebum than is needed.  The excess can clog pores and leave the skin feeling oily.

Acne is an extremely common condition which affects about 85% of people between the ages of 12 and 24.  One quarter of these people have acne on other parts of the body besides the face -- most commonly the back and neck areas.40% of acne sufferers seek medical attention because of the severity of their breakouts.

The most common area for pimples to appear is the so-called 'T zone' of the face.  This includes the forehead, the nose, and the chin, although acne may also appear on the cheeks and other parts of the face.  The second most common area for acne is the back, followed by the neck, the chest, and the shoulders.

By the time they are in their 20s, most people's acne has cleared up.  However, it may still persist throughout the adult years in some people.  Some people even experience acne for the first time when they are adults.  Slightly more boys than girls suffer from the condition.

Acne can be a problem for many people because it affects appearance and self image.  Since teenagers are particularly vulnerable concerning their self-image, acne can cause feelings of depression and reduced self-confidence.  It may cause some to withdraw from social interactions and cause feelings of anger and frustration.

Thankfully, there are many modern treatments for acne.  The first line of defence is keeping the skin clean and oil free.  This can be done by gentle washing with soap and water twice a day, particularly after activities which cause perspiration.

Apart from that there are many products available which are able to eradicate your acne problem.