Acne is commonly found on the back . Although not as common as our faces, acne on back is often more debilitating as it can be very difficult to treat. Acne on back has degrees of severity depending upon the number of lesions and the presence of inflammation. It can be mild, moderate, or severe. The degree of skin sensitivity also has a role in the treatment of acne. Different skin types require different treatments and may react differently to the wide variety of treatments.
Acne is the result of excess oil build up and clogged pores of our skin and in case of facial acne, is treated by a strict daily skin regimen. Treatment includes a cleanser, treated gel or lotion, and possibly a moisturizer. Often dermatologist prescribe a glycolic acid treatment. The same is true for acne on back. However, since the back skin is tougher than on the face, therefore stronger acne control products and methods of treatement is required.
The back is also in continous contact with clothing that often irritate and aggravate acne. Clothing irritates acne and synthetic fibers (such as polyester) or tight clothing in general rub against the skin and aggravate acne breakouts as well as promote sweating. (Sweat causes excess oil build-up and blocked pores which result in more breakouts.)
Determining other mechanical cauuses of acne on back is important. For example, heavy backpacks worn across the upper shoulders and covering part of the back might be contributing to acne in these areas. Switching to a pack with convenient carry handles may clear up acne on back lesions.
Acne on back and the appearance industry
Being preoccupied with appearance, the acne on back sufferer usually have a negative self image, and may develop psychological problems.
Because the color, texture, and appearance of the skin, are important physical factors contributing to outer beauty; and when many people are more concerned with physical beauty, though inner beauty is more pleasing to the mind, real beauty would cease to matter. Needless to say that, it is not a person’s skin that makes them attractive but a combination of all the unique characteristics that they are.
The media, and television in particular, actively promote levels of attractiveness related to appearance and particular physical properties. Attractiveness has thus shaped people attitudes in favor of physical beauty in many life aspects, such as employment, social opportunities, friendship, s*xual behavior, and marriage. The media transmit messages concerning physical beauty, perfection and disfigurement, and usually offer suggestions and practical advice as to how the influence of these aspects can be reduced or altered. As they are promoting certain products, they are creating markets for advertisers at the same time. the media have propagated the idea that perfection is a normal thing in society and that those who are unattractive can easily gain this supposedly ‘normal’ appearance.
The concept of body image defined as our perception of the way that others see us, is therefore affected by any physical changes to the way that we look.
As acne develops in adolescence, a time when people are generally most sensitive about their appearance; symptoms such as depression or social anxiety reflect their real concern over body image.
The costs of treatment may also complicate the problem and can cause great distress.
The visibility of acne on back may attract attention in certain social situations, thus making the individual feel that they can’t keep their condition private or personal.The sufferer may find that some people react negatively towards them or treat them differently because of the way that they look.
Negative misconceptions about acne are still there; some people still think it is associated with a person’s inability to ‘properly take care of themselves or a lack of cleanliness and reactions to this can range from curiosity to rejection therefore, acne sufferers become socially withdrawn...to be continued.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Acne On Back Treatment
