About Body Acne
Cause Of Body Acne

Acne on the body affects millions of people, both physically and emotionally. When you add summertime to the mix, which cries out for tank tops, no tops and bathing suits, embarrassment immediately takes front and center. This is followed closely by possible depression and can ultimately result in withdrawal from activities, friends and family.

Although acne on the body can appear anywhere, it is most common on the back, chest, neck, shoulders, and buttocks. It can manifest in the form of a simple comedone (whiteheads and blackheads) papules (pimples without pus), pustules (pimples with pus), or cystic type acne which are nodular cystic.


CAUSE OF BODY ACNE

Overall Cause - As with acne that appears on the face, acne on the body is also fueled by the excess production of oil (sebum) combined with the acne-causing bacteria and dead skin cells. This mixture clogs the pores which in turn results in the formation of the various types of acne. Although acne does not usually play favorites and anyone is subject to its scourge, teen boys and men tend to suffer a more severe form of acne on their bodies then their female counterparts.

Hormones - Hormones play into the occurrence of acne on the body whether you are a teen entering puberty, experiencing your monthly menstruation, a pregnant woman, perimenopausal or menopause. Raging hormones stimulate the oil producing glands (sebaceous glands), which starts the oil faucet running.

Friction - Anything that rubs against the acne which causes friction can ultimately exacerbate it and worsen the situation. Things like synthetic clothing, backpack or purse straps are all big offenders. When the skin can't breathe and there is a constant rubbing sensation, the result will be irritation. When you add irritation on top of acne, you have a recipe for acneic disaster.

Sports Equipment - In addition, if you are a sports activity enthusiast and participate in any sports that require you to wear padding or jerseys, then you are in a hot bed of germs. Unfortunately, the pads many times are not washed between wearings or worse, they are shared between players as they are turned back in each time a game is played and not laundered. When this occurs, germs and bacteria are transferred to your body with each wearing.

Heredity - If you have the "good fortune" to have a parent who struggled with acne when they were younger, then your chances are much higher that you will experience outbreaks.

Medications - If you all of a sudden are experiencing breakouts and you recently started using a new medication, check with your doctor to see if acne on the body is a side effect. It is not uncommon for this to occur when using steroids, some birth control meds, or hormone therapy.

Skin Care & Cosmetics - Adult onset of acne on the body might be a result of some of the cosmetic and skin care products that are being used. For example, if you slather on an oil-based body lotion every day, you could be clogging up your pores, which in turn leads to a breakout. The same holds true for any oily foundations or blush products. In addition, sulfates which are in shampoos can irritate the skin and cause acne to form.


BODY ACNE TREATMENTS

Now that you have a basic understanding as to what generally causes acne on the body to occur, if you would like to discover what you can do to treat the acne, then click on over to Treatments For Acne On The Body. You'll learn how to select proper acne-fighting products, what ingredients to seek out and those to avoid, along with specific product recommendations


ADDITIONAL INFO REGARDING ACNE ON BODY

If you would like to read some other articles relating to various body acne problems, then all you have to do is click on any of the following links:

Acne On Butt
Adult Body Acne
Cause Of Acne On The Body
Get Rid Of Back Acne
Get Rid Of Chest Acne
How To Treat Acne On The Body
Itchy Back Acne
Pimple Rash
Remedy For Acne On The Body
Scalp Pimples

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