Unless you are in that small percentage that never had any acne problems, you know that acne is a drag. It is unsightly and often painful, resulting in lower self-esteem and confidence for the acne sufferer. While many people would agree that getting acne on their backs is not as bad as getting it directly on their face, it is still an uncomfortable and unpleasant trial to go through. Although acne on the back is easier to cover with clothes, it is not always possible to be completely covered, such as when you want to go to the swimming pool or the beach and must wear a bathing suit. Back acne, or bacne, can make even the most physically fit person in the world very conscientious about themselves and their condition.
Bacne is caused by the same principles that form acne on other parts of the body. The back contains that secrete a fluid known as sebum. If too much of this oil is produced by the body and left on the skin for too long, a persons hair follicles and pores will become blocked up, thus exposing the area to bacteria that clogs and inflame the skin tissues. Back and chest acne are more commonly found in males. Often on the back area blemishes will run more...