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According to the acne resource center, back acne tends to occur around puberty just like facial acne. Its cause is similar i.e. they occur because the sebaceous gland produces too much sebum (skin oil) resulting in the hair follicles becoming clogged up and infected. Like face acne stress, oily foods, excessive sweating and genetics play a role in back acne.

There is a bigger problem with back acne. Because the pores on the body skin are larger than the pores on the face. Because they are far bigger and more active, you run the risk of even more acne. The issue is more complex since your back us mostly covered, and the coverings can add to irritation.

There are things you can do now to deal with the situation. First off, for mild situations, you can deal with your acne in the same way that you would deal with facial acne. If however you have severe acne on you body in the form of cysts, make sure you see a dermatologist. Do not try to self diagnose severe cases. Get professional assistance.

Back to simple cases. For mild to moderate back acne the best way to prevent it is to the keep the skin clean and prevent the conditions that are condusive to acne. Here are some basic steps for keeping things looking good and from getting out of hand.

Here is the first thing you need to do. Before taking your bath use a product that will effectively absorb excess oil from the skin, while combating any infections. A high grade Salicylic Acid and Citric Acid is a good combination to really get into the skin to help open up the clogged pores and also condition the skin.

The second part of the process. Once you have removed the excess oil and take your shower, please do not use regular, or worse, deodorant soap. What you need is a body wash which has an effective cleansing agent supplemented with special herbal extracts.

So where do you get this kind of stuff without spending hours reading pharmacy labels. Well I promise you that after fifteen years of acne problems and several visits to the dermatologist I know what works….wouldn’t you like to know also.

Lastly remember that a healthy diet which is rich in vitamins and low in fat and sugar will help prevent extra oil on your skin and thus prevent more acne from forming. Get your rest and drink lots of water. And remember like any other health problem its all in the diet, and the medicine you use.

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