I've had patients ask me"Dr. Luo, my back is covered with acne, I can't help but scratch my hands when I can't help it, the acne is bleeding and ulcerating, what should I do? "Today, Luo Yan, a doctor from Shanghai Huashan Hospital, will answer for youWhat should I do if I have acne on my back?
Generally speaking, there are two main causes of acne on the back: First, there areThe sebaceous glands secrete vigorously, causing clogged pores; The second isBacterial infections, causing acne to become inflamed. In response to these two reasons, we can take the following measures to improve the problem of back acne.
1. Cleaning**
Cleansing** is the key to improving the appearance of breakouts on the back. When you take a bath every day, you canUse a mild body wash or sulfur soap to clean your back to remove dirt and oil from the surface。After taking a bath, dry your body with a towel in time to keep it dry.
2. Dietary conditioning
Diet is also one of the important factors that can lead to back acne. Excessive intake of spicy, greasy, irritating foods can lead to a strong secretion of sebaceous glands and increase the risk of clogged pores. Therefore, we should:Maintain a light diet and eat more vitamin-rich foods such as vegetables and fruitsto help reduce sebum production and relieve breakouts.
3. Comfortable to wear
Wearing uncomfortable or tight clothing can cause rubbing and squeezing, which can easily breed bacteria and aggravate acne. Therefore, we should:Choose comfortable, breathable clothing and avoid clothing that is too tight or chemical-based
4. Drugs**
If the acne problem on the back is severe, you can use some topical medications under the guidance of a doctor**. For example,Tretinoin cream, benzoyl peroxide gelIt can play an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antiseptic role to help alleviate acne problems. At the same time, some internal drugs can also be used to regulate endocrine and reduce sebum secretion.
In addition to the above measures, we also need to pay attention to the following:
Do not squeeze pimples with your handsto avoid aggravating infections and scarring.
Get enough sleep and have a good sleep routine, help regulate endocrine and improve acne problems.
Change bedding such as bed sheets and pillowcases regularlyto keep it clean and hygienic to avoid the growth of bacteria.
Therefore, back acne can be improved from the above aspects, and through the comprehensive application of the above measures, we can effectively improve the problem of back acne and restore healthy skin. At the same time, we should also pay attentionMaintain good lifestyle and hygiene habits to prevent the recurrence of acne