Chest Acne

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Chest Acne

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acne solutions and treatments Chest Acne Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Chest acne is a form of body acne that manifests through blackheads, blemishes, acne cysts or nodules and abrasions developing on the chest area as well as under the breasts in women. This skin disorder affects teens and adults alike, no less than 54% of women and 40% of men experie acne on chest at least once in their lifetime. Although chest acne causes and triggers are similar to those leading to other types of acne, the severity of the symptoms may vary and so do the chest acne treatment options.

In milder forms, commonly referred to as 'zits', the symptoms are less disturbing and easier to treat, so the available chest acne remedies are usually less invasive and powerful than those recommended in severe cases. So if you're among those people affected only mildly by this skin disorder, you can try to get rid of chest acne through acne home remedies. However, if you're among those unfortunate sufferers experiencing severe manifestations, you should see your physician in order to be prescribed a more powerful, medical treatment.

What Causes Acne on Chest?

The reasons for the appearance of acne on the chest area is a complex topic and to gain a better understanding of these factors, it is advised that you read more about the causes of acne. Ultimately the main trigger of this unpleasant skin condition is pore blockage. The more skin pores are blocked on your chest, the higher your risks are for an eruption or outbreak of chest acne. Obviously, the more unfriendly bacteria, dead cells and dirt are on the chest skin's surface, the more exposed you are to developing this ailment, so if you want to avoid the risks of developing the unpleasant symptoms of this skin condition, it is important to avoid these triggers.
Other potential chest acne causes that you have to pay attention to include harsh hygiene products, which can favor the rupture of the formed pimples and cysts, spreading the bacteria and triggering infections, inflammations, bleeding and scarring. Additionally, hormonal imbalances and stressful activities may favor the occurrence of this illness, which can also be related to hormonal acne. Therefore, if you want to get rid of chest acne or to prevent it from appearing, try to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and to avoid stressful situations. Tight clothing tends to aggravate this problem, therefore looser fitting clothes made from natural materials are advised.

What are the most efficient chest acne treatment alternatives available?

Chest acne remedies include both natural and medical treatments, the many cures available are concerned mainly with relieving the symptoms and the prevention of future outbreaks, as the triggers and causes of this skin condition can't always be eliminated. In fact, this is exactly the reason for which acne on chest is so difficult to eliminate completely. With all the medicines, creams and ointments available for reducing the manifestations of this ailment, it's very hard to control the sebum production so you may find it challenging to get rid of chest acne even if you avoid all the other triggers.
Statistics prove some people are more prone to developing this skin disorder than others simply because their bodies produce more sebum, which accumulates on the skin during the day. In this case, the only valid solution for reducing the chances of developing chest pimples and cysts is taking showers or using anti-bacterial gels several times a day on the chest area. But this is more of a preventive method, so let's take a look at the many chest acne treatment options available.
Natural and herbal chest acne remedies are less expensive than prescribed ones, so you may want to give them a try before relying on drugs or pharmaceutical creams for controlling the chest acne causes and reducing the signs of this skin disorder. Lemon juice mixed with rose water, applied directly on the skin with a soft cloth may help in reducing the symptoms of this ailment as long as it is constantly used, for at least one month. You can also try to put salt or baking soda in your bath water as this helps in killing unfriendly bacteria. Together with this remedy, try to eliminate fatty foods from your menu and to replace them with fruits and veggies. An acne diet will certainly aid in getting rid of the symptoms.
Over the counter creams containing benzoyl peroxide are also helpful in treating this form of acne and they reduce redness, swelling and pain. Ointments based on salicylic acid, lactic acid, sulfur or resorcinol as an active ingredient, are also efficient in diminishing the manifestations of chest acne.
Oral or topical antibiotics are also recommended in more severe cases, in order to restore the normal equilibrium of the bacterial flora and to prevent pimples and abrasions from spreading or getting worse. Some of the most common prescribed lotions are Tretinoin, Adapalene and Tazarotene. All of them work by promoting cell turnover and preventing pores from getting obstructed. In case of deep cysts and scars, more powerful medications such as Isotretinoin (Accutane) or cosmetic procedures such as laser therapy, chemical peels or microdermabrasion may be recommended.

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