How To Get Rid Of Back Acne Using Home Remedies
Factors that contribute to the development of back acne are:
- Oily skin due to overactive glands
- Dead skin cells
- Acne-causing bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes)
- Dandruff
- Hormonal issues polycystic ovarian disease)
- Previous laser treatments
- Shaving and waxing
- Ingrown hair
- Friction or heat
Understanding the different types of back acne helps deal with them better. Check the following section.
Types Of Back Acne
Acne is widely classified into two types – non-inflammatory and inflammatory.
Non-Inflammatory acne lesions include:
- Blackheads – Open comedones that occur when your skin pores are clogged with dead skin and sebum.
- Whiteheads – Closed comedones that result from a build-up of sebum and dead skin cells.
Inflammatory acne lesions include:
- Papules – Acne caused due to the inflammation of walls around skin pores.
- Pustules – Acne caused due to inflamed skin pores that are filled with pus.
- Nodules – Acne caused by irritated and clogged pores.
- Cysts – Acne caused by clogs occurring deep within your skin, resulting in white or red bumps that are painful to touch.
Trivia
Back acne may also result from friction and pressure from clothes. This type of acne is called Acne Mechanica and is different from Acne Vulgaris (caused by oil and dead cells).
We have listed some well-known home remedies that may help treat back acne. Continue reading.
1. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil exhibits anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties (1). Hence, tea tree oil may reduce acne. It also can have fewer side effects when compared to other treatment options (2).
You Will Need
- 7 drops of tea tree oil
- 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
What You Have To Do
- Mix seven drops of tea tree oil with a teaspoon of any carrier oil (like coconut oil).
- Apply the mixture all over your back.
- Leave it on overnight and wash it off the next morning.
How Often You Should Do This
Do this daily for at least a week.
2. Aloe Vera
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