June 27th, 2010
Back acne is the result of sweat and perspiration. After a strenuous workout, you sweat profusely and you body produces more sebum. At the same time, your skin is irritated. Irritated skin in a warm enclosed space is ideal breeding ground for P.acnes bacteria that cause acne. Showering or rinsing your skin after a vigorous workout can be the best preventive measure against acne. If you do not have time for proper cleaning, wiping yourself with a wet towel will also help. If you are a woman, change into a fresh, dry bra after a heavy workout.
You can also take following preventive measures against back acne:
Change pillows, bed sheets and towels regularly.
Wash your clothes with gentle or sensitive detergents or fabric softeners, as harsh detergents tend to irritate your skin.
Change over to hand-held bag in lieu of a backpack.
Wear loose clothing.
Exfoliate the skin while bathing or showering using a loofah.
Treatment for Back Acne:
As the skin on the back is thicker and stronger than the facial skin, the normal facial skin care methods will not be effective. You need stronger skin care methods to treat back acne. Combining two or more treatments of facial acne is the most effective way to treat back acne. Clean the skin with a gentle exfoliant. Then apply alpha hydroxy lotion and let it dry. Then apply any acne medication containing benzoyl peroxide liberally. As benzoyl peroxide is a good bleach, take care of your clothes or bed sheets when undergoing this treatment.
Alternatively, if you are suffering from severe acne that cannot be remedied by the normal acne treatment, use Accutane. But remember that this medication has many severe side effects. So weigh the pros and cons of this treatment. Talk to your doctor before using Accutane and ask for other safer prescription drugs.
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June 13th, 2010
Acne or pimples are the result in changes in hormones, wrong food choices and improper skin care. There are conventional medicines that can provide temporary relief from the acne but have serious side effects. But there are acne remedies that use herbs and natural products that yield results and are perfectly safe. Follow the remedies mentioned below to rid yourself of acne: Apply ground nutmeg and unboiled milk on the infected area.
The pimples will vanish instantly.
• Mix 3 tablespoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and make a paste. Apply it on the pimples before going to bed and remove it the next day by washing your face with warm water. To remove the pimples permanently, repeat this process for 2 weeks.
• Mix 1 teaspoon lemon juice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder and apply.
• Grind little orange peel in some water to make the paste and apply on and near the pimples.
• To remove pimples without a trace, rub some fresh garlic on and near pimples.
• Prepare a mixture of 1 tablespoon groundnut oil and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and apply to prevent the blackheads and pimples.
• Apply fresh mint juice on the face at night to treat pimples, insect stings, eczema, scabies, & other skin infections.
• To prevent pimples, blackheads, and wrinkles, apply a freshly-prepared paste of fenugreek leaves on the face at night and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Then wash off with warm water.
• To treat swollen pimples, apply the juice of raw papaya along with the skin and seed.
• Prepare a face wash for pimples by mixing fresh lime juice with the glass of boiled milk.
• Prepare a mixture containing lime juice and rose water in equal quantities. Apply on the affected area and wash off with lukewarm water after 20-30 minutes.
• Leave on the ripe tomatoes pulp on pimples for 1 hour before washing.
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