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To treat spines on the back it is important to go to the dermatologist, so that the skin is evaluated, and if necessary to have the prescription of products in the most severe cases, such as antibiotics or lotions based on benzoyl peroxide or acetylsalicylic acid, for example.
In addition, it is also important to have some attitudes such as doing a light exfoliation twice a week, drinking about 2 liters of water a day and starting a healthier diet.
The main cause of pimples on the back is excess oiliness, triggered by hormonal changes that can end up clogging and inflaming the pores, causing acne, especially in adults with genetic predisposition, pregnant women, teenagers and even people who suffer from the menstrual cycle unregulated. In addition, stress and nervousness can also cause hormonal changes, allowing pimples to appear.
Most used remedies
The treatment for acne on the back should preferably be done with the use of topical products, based on lotions or creams with substances that dry and prevent pimples, guided by the dermatologist. Some options are:
- Anti-acne soaps based on salicylic acid, sulfur or benzoyl peroxide for example, which help to control and combat the appearance of pimples;
- Skin tonics, used daily to reduce oiliness and prevent pimples;
- Lotions and ointments of benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, retinoic acid, adapalene or tretinoin, for example, treat most cases;
- Antibiotics such as clindamycin, erythromycin and isotretinoin, can be prescribed by the dermatologist in cases of very inflamed and severe acne, which cannot be reduced with other treatments.
In addition to medications, there are also radio frequency techniques, phototherapy with special lights, laser and pulsed light, for example, that treat pimples. Check out other treatment options for pimples.
How should the food be
A balanced diet, which provides all the necessary nutrients, can regulate not only hormones, reducing the oiliness that causes acne, but also help regulate mood, weight and blood fat levels, for example.
In this video nutritionist Tatiana Zanin talks about how healthy eating can help in the treatment and reduction of pimples:
Home treatment options
The home treatment to treat the pimples on the back can complement the treatment prescribed by the dermatologist, in addition to preventing acne from recurring in this region. In this way, you should:
- Exfoliate your back twice a week with a vegetable sponge or exfoliating product;
- Drink at least 1.5L water per day to keep your skin hydrated;
- Avoid foods rich in sugar and fat, in addition to industrialized products, such as canned and sausages, carbonated or alcoholic drinks;
- Use daily moisturizer for acne-prone skin oil free;
- Prefer sunscreen oil free, when exposed to the sun;
- Avoid squeezing the pimples, as it can infect the skin and aggravate the problem.
In addition, cleaning the skin with mint tea at least once a day can help to reduce internal pimples and enhance treatment. Check out 4 home remedy options for back acne.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team
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