At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best back acne treatment in Nairobi Kenya. We combine the use of the best acne treatment products that can be purchased over-the-counter, prescription medications for acne and dermatological procedures.
Back Acne, which is also known as bacne or body acne, is acne which affects the back.
Causes of Back Acne
Back acne is caused by an interplay of the following factors:
*Increased sebum production which is triggered by increased levels of androgens which are male sex hormones
*Clogging of the skin pores by dead skin cells
*The bacteria Cutibacterium acnes which was formerly knonw as Propionibacterium acnes
*Inflammation which is caused by increasing numbers of the P. acne bacteria and the release of the skin pore contents into the skin
Factors Which Worsen Back Acne
Factors which worsen back acne include:
*Mechanical forces especially in persons who carry heavy backpacks since the heat, friction, pressure and physical trauma from the backpacks causes mechanical breakage of the sebaceous (oil) glands.
*High levels of hormones like cortisol and testosterone can also trigger back acne since they cause the sebaceous glands to produce more oil.
*Comedogenic skincare products applied on the back and comedogenic hair care products which trickle down from the hair can clog skin pores on the back and cause breakouts. These products contain comedogenic ingredients like synthetic lanolins eg. acetylated lanoline, botanicals eg. algae extract, detergents eg. sodium lauryl sulfate, minerals eg. algin, mineral oil, natural oils eg. coconut oil and natural butters eg. cocoa butter.
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Back Acne Symptoms
Symptoms of back acne include:
*Closed comedones (white heads)
*Open comedones (black heads),
*Papules (small pimples)
*Pustules (small pus filled swellings)
*Cysts (large fluid filled swellings)
*Nodules (large swellings)
*Scars
*Dark spots or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
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Back Acne Treatment in Nairobi Kenya
The best back acne treatment in Nairobi Kenya combines the use of non-prescription skincare products, prescription medications and dermatological procedures.
The Best Back Acne Treatment Products
The best back acne treatment products which can be used for home treatment of back acne include the following:
Effective Back Acne Cleansers
Using effective back acne cleansers is very important because they remove the oil and dirt which contributes to clogging the skin pores. These cleansers should contain ingredients like salicylic acid which is found in cleansers like Neutrogena Body Clear Wash and Hazellic soap. Benzoyl peroxide which is found in Topix 10% Body Wash and Panoxyl Acne Wash.
Panoxyl Acne Wash for Back Acne Treatment
Panoxyl Acne Wash is very effective for body acne treatment because it contains 10% benzoyl peroxide. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop which is located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp 254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
Hazellic Soap for Back Acne Treatment
Hazellic soap is one of the best acne soaps in Kenya. It is very effective for body acne treatment because it contains 2% salicylic acid. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop.
Effective Back Acne Moisturizers
Using effective back acne moisturizers is important because a good moisturizer helps the skin retain its own moisture, provides it with nutrients and treat the acne. Effective moisturizers for back acne should contain acne treatment ingredients like salicylic acid which is found in Neutrogena Body Clear Body Spray which contains 0.5% salicylic acid, Glytone Back Acne Spray which contains 2% Salicylic acid and Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer.
Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer is very effective for back acne treatment because it contains 2% salicylic acid which penetrates deep into the skinpores to cleanse them and unplug them. It can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop.
Differin Gel
Differin Gel contains 0.1% adapalene which is a retinoid that treats back acne by unclogging the skin pores and lowering sebum levels. It also reduces inflammation and fades the dark back acne spots. It was once a prescription medication but it can now be obtained without a prescription. This is a very effective product for back acne treatment at home and it can be purchased from our Almasi Skincare Shop.
Prescription Medications for Back Acne Treatment
It is important to see a Dermatologist or Skin Doctor for back acne treatment if it does not improve on over-the-counter products. This is because they can prescribe stronger products to clear back acne. Prescription medications used for back acne treatment include the following:
Topical Retinoids
Retinoids which are applied on the skin to treat acne include tazarotene and tretinoin.
Topical Antibiotics
Antibiotics which are applied on the skin to treat acne include erythromycin gel and clindamycin gel or solution. They are used to treat mild to moderate acne because they have anti-inflammatory properties and they are also effective against the bacteria C. acnes.
Topical Antimicrobials
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is another antimicrobial that is used for back acne vulgaris treatment because it reduces the population of the acne bacteria. It also reduces the inflammation and prevents the dead skin cells from clogging skin pores.
Systemic Antibiotics
Antibiotics that are taken by mouth to treat back acne include tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, erythromycin and azithromycin. These medications have anti-inflammatory properties and they also reduce the population of the acne bacteria. Click here to learn more about Antibiotics for Acne Treatment.
Systemic Retinoids
Retinoids which are taken by mouth to treat acne include isotretinoin which is used for severe nodulocystic acne or acne that does not respond to other treatment.
Dermatologists get rid of back acne by combining the use of prescription medications with effective acne tretment products and dermatological procedures.
Dermatological Procedures for Back Acne Treatment
Dermatological procedures done for back acne treatment include microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a painless procedure which removes the dead cells on the surface of the skin. This unclogs skin pores and treats acne. It also enables the acne treatment products to be penetrate the skin much better. Removing the dead layer also fades the dark back acne spots. At Almasi Skincare we do microdermabrasion for back acne treatment.
The best treatment for back acne is a combination of our unique Almasi Skincare microdermabrasion with using effective skincare products.
Chemical Peels
Chemical peels used to treat back acne include 30% Glycolic acid peels which can be bought over the counter and used at home. Salicylic acid peels that can be used at home include 10% Salicylic Acid peels like the one from ASDM Beverly Hills and even stronger ones like the 20% Salicylic Acid gel peel. At Almasi Skincare we do chemical peels for back acne treatment.