Skin problems and skin disorders aren’t the worst kind but if it affects not only one part of your body that’s when it becomes one hell of a big issue. Acne is one skin problem that bothers the most of us. Apart from it affecting the face, acne may also reach certain areas of our body. The most common sites for acne to grow on in an individuals’ body would be the back, the chest, behind the head reaching to the neck, the forearms and shoulders for some cases and the most awkward spot would be close to the buttocks. Yes it happens and it is not the most comfortable feeling.

Acne is one of the most embarrassing and irritating ailments one can have. Most of us at some stage of life especially in adolescence have battled it. Acne occurs both on the face and on the rest of the body- on the chest, back, upper arms and legs.

People who have pimples on their face are more prone to developing body acne. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to be able to diagnose the condition. The areas where the skin is affected are red and inflamed and pimples are visible.

Having a pimple from time to time on the back or on the chest does not mean that you have acne. The areas where the condition is to be found are full of pimples of all types. You need to know that there are five main types of pimples in order to be able to know how to diagnose body acne correctly:

• Blackheads - These are another type of non-inflamed acne. Blackheads are also known as open comedones. They form as a result of sebum and bacteria accumulation within skin pores causing them to burst. This results in the oxidation of melanin resulting in the black coloration of the pimple.
  
• Whiteheads - These acne types appear as small bumps with a white center. They might be so small that you might not notice them. Whiteheads form when the hair follicle secretes excess sebum such that it clogs the skin pores. The sebum remains trapped under the skins surface. In addition to sebum, the whitehead also contains acne causing bacteria. This type of acne is also called closed comedones and is a non-inflamed type of acne.
• Papules - Papules are commonly known as pimples. These are inflamed acne spots. They are visible to the naked eye and unlike whiteheads they don’t have any visible fluids within them. Papules are usually less than one centimeter in diameter.
• Pustules - Pustules are another type of inflamed acne. They appear as small bumps with a whitish or yellowish center. The coloration comes from the pus found within the pustule and it comprises dead skin cells, white blood cells and sebum. They are usually larger than papules.
• Nodules - These are severe types acne vulgaris. They are inflamed acne types and are particularly painful. Unlike other acne types which form just beneath the surface of the skin, nodules form deep within the skin and form large pimples on the surface. They are also a bit large and mostly grow over 1 centimeter on diameter. Cystic acne is an advanced type of nodular acne. They form as a result of nodular acne going untreated. The pus contained in the nodules seeps deep into the skin causing severe inflammation and swelling.

While moderate acne is easily treated, severe acne takes time and effort to clear and may leave blemishes not only on the skin but also on one’s psyche. Luckily nowadays all types of acne are treatable if one is patient and persistent. The first step of body acne treatment is a good understanding of the ailment.

Body Acne Treatments

There are a lot of practices and treatments available either on the internet or through self-help books but treatments such as this do not last for long. When it comes to treating face and body acne, it is important to remember that the solution should not only aim to cleanse and remove the acne but also to completely eradicate the bacteria causing the acne.

Watch what you Eat

This is also an important issue for body acne treatment. Food affects the body, digestion, etc. But even the skin. Therefore, try to limit the spice food and sea food for body acne treatment. Why? Because if you will eat spicy food, your skin will be more oiliness and your pores will be clogged > new spots on your face. And try to eat some fruits every day, for example apple is good, because it has natural sugars.

You have to drink lot of Water

Observe drinks is commonplace! Every day we should drink 2-3 liters of clean water (water is the best). This will help to purify the body from bad substance. If its problem for you to drink 2 litres of water every day, just think “it will helps me with body acne treatment” and then drink a glass of water. I love water, because it always give me lot of energy.

The most useful thing you can do to keep body acne at bay is by paying more attention to the rest of your body – especially your back. Make sure it gets washed at least once a day, and use an exfoliating scrub so that stubborn dead skin cells and dirt get removed. You can use medicated soap if you have pimples there, and ask help from a friend of family member in applying topical treatments like ointments and creams.

Body acne treatments if followed regularly are bound to yield results and free you from the dreaded acne. You are in total control of the outcome of your acne condition. You have to impose yourself some disciplinary measures and follow the regimen strictly provided by the dermatologist. Be patient with the results and you will be on your way towards an acne-free lifestyle.

Remember - body acne is not an untreatable condition. All it takes is some perseverance, discipline, and a helpful, healthy dose of positive attitude.