Back Acne

Along with facial acne back acne is quite common. It can be very painful when it turns into cystic acne. And it can cause a great deal of discomfort when wearing certain clothes.

Causes of Back Acne

Back acne is the manifestation of injuries inflicted to cells lining the sebum canals within the hair follicles because they could not sustain a sudden outflow of sebum to the surface of the skin. This is commonly caused by increased levels of the hormones: testosterone and androgen. The hormone androgen begins production when puberty occurs and is responsible for the levels of  sebum production.

Since much sebum is produced it then begins to work its way to the surface of the skin. As the sebum travels to the hair shaft it mixes with dead cells which causes the hair follicle to become blocked. In blocked pores bacteria that live in symbiosis with us in the sebum glands and now in an environment without oxygen start proliferating to much or uncontrolled and produce chemicals that damage our cells.

Proprionibacterium acnes bacteria lives on the keratin lined follicular canal in symbiosis with us, thus providing us certain benefits
Humans have a symbiotic relationship with very many species of bacteria. This means that they live on various bits of us and obtain somewhere to obtain food and reproduce and we gain something in return. The essence of a symbiotic relationship is that both partners benefit.

Many bacteria live on our skin and mucous membranes (mouth, genitals, sebaceous glands, etc) and provide different benefits to us. The particular benefit that Proprionibacterium acnes bacteria that lives on the keratin lined follicular canal  brings to us is that they help the sebaceous glands produce the oil that lubricates our skin and keeps the pH of skin at a level that does not allow for other bacteria to live on our skin surface and within the follicles.
Proprionibacterium acnes ingests the sebum produced from the sebocytes of the sebaceous glands.

This nascent sebum is largely lipid in composition and also contains DNA, RNA, proteins and other cellular components that result from the breakdown of sebocytes themselves. The Proprionibacterium acnes which have an affinity for lipids, feed on the nascent sebum.

Proprionibacterium acnes are found only in sebaceous rich areas. If the nutrients increase due to an active and large sebaceous system, then colonization and high growth rates of Proprionibacterium acnes will form. Then the resident bacterial flora will produce biologically active molecules such as histamine, extracellular enzymes and peptides which are responsible for the movement of cell created by our immune system in reaction those chemical stimulus (chemotaxis) leading to the inflammatory infiltrate chracteristic of acne vulgaris.

Since in many cases the follicular lining in the pilosebaceous unit is intact while still there is inflammation it has been theorized that if colonization of Proprionibacterium acnes occurs in sufficient numbers, they could produce initiating antigenic molecules that promote the initiation of inflammation.

Proprionibacterium acnes can produce proteinases, lipase and hyaluronate lyase all of which may serve as the catalysts or initiators of the inflammatory infiltrate which has been shown to be composed of neutrophils and lymphocytes.

The process that causes the body to react with inflammation, results in pimples or cysts.

Many elements can cause pores on the back to become blocked such as tight clothing. When excess sebum is produced and form fitting clothes are worn, the sebum mixes with sweat  and skin cannot breathe which causes back acne. Exercising and sweating can also be reasons, since the skin will produce extra sebum and may not be washed away in a timely manner. Friction on the back is also a factor of back acne. When irritation occurs from something such as a backpack, acne can be produced.

Oily hair can also cause the sebum ducts to become blocked. When oily hair is constantly touching the back, clogged pores can occur from the extra oil.

Stress and diet also need to be at a healthy level since they can affect hormonal levels. Preventing back acne can be as simple as having a healthy diet and learning to cope with mild stress.

Different treatments for back acne are available. There are various acne cream products designed for the body, as well as body washes that unclog pores. Some products may be very harsh and drying to the skin, however, there are products that contain natural ingredients to fight back acne bacteria and also support the immune system at the site of the acne lesions.

BIOACNECARE

This product' formula addresses back acne and is also excellent for facial acne.

$59 - 50 ml

The product acts through the synergy of three ingredients:

The natural organic serum that supports the immune system of the skin by providing protein enzymes that dissolve blocked pores; skin regenerating activators that heal skin lesions; antimicrobials that keep bacteria under control; antioxidants that scavenge free radicals; cell communicating molecules that discern damaged cells from healthy cells and support the immune system in its fight against foreign matters and uncontrolled bacteria; and boosters of production of water holding molecules within the skin matrix that deeply moisturize the dermis & epidermis;

Willow bark extract, a natural form of salicylic acid that has none of the irritating side effects of the synthetic forms. Salicylic acid is comedolytic and opens up the infected pores to allow oxygen in and also the healing serum and the licorice extract that is in the formulation

Japanese Licorice extract, which is anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, anti-microbial, antioxidant & reduces sebum production.

BIOSKINFORTE

The Strongest Natural Acne Treatment

$69.98 - 50 gr

A sweet yet most powerful solution for stubborn acne breakouts and acne cysts that have not been amenable to other treatments.

This acne cream yields what no other acne product does for stubborn acne because of the synergistic benefits of the combination of our biological serum with several botanical ingredients that are anti-irritant, anti-microbial, anti inflammatory, sebum output moderators, liquifiers of hardened sebum & keratolitic.

The product has a strong medicinal like smell from the some of the botanical ingredients in it, a small price for the benefit of getting rid of stubborn acne breakouts.